Acharacle Travel Guide

 stevezero Says:  As in most of Scotland, there are many sheep to be seen in hte area of Acharacle.These were seen on the some rough pasture on the banks of Loch Sunart 

 stevezero Says:  After a few days rain (which is not uncommon in this part of Scotland) it is possible to see quite a few spectacular waterfalls in the region of Acharacle.This one was encountered on the A830 road near Glenfinnian. 

 stevezero Says:  In Acharacle there is a small farm where we saw this delightful pony. There were several of them grazing in quite a muddy field as it had been raining for several days. 

 stevezero Says:  Acharacle lies at one end of Loch Shiel. At the other end some 20km away is the settlement of Glenfinnian, probably most famed for its monument.It is possible in the summer to get a boat trip between the two places.There is also good fishing to be had on the loch. 

 stevezero Says:  Thomas Telford built the first bridge over the river Shiel in the early 1800's. The road made Acharacle more accesable as before the main route in and out of the settlement was over the water via Loch Sihel.The present stone bridge dates back to the 1930's. 

 stevezero Says:  castle Tioram stands majestic upon a small tidal island in Loch Moidart . It is possible to walk over to the castle only at low tide via the causeway.The castle was built in the 13thC and later modified to provide a home for Amy MacRuari, the ex-wife of the 7th Lord of the...