We may sound like a broken record when we say that the Isle of Eriska is one of the most iconically beautiful spots we've been to, but it truly is. Located on a private island a few miles from Oban, this hotel showcases an unspoilt, wild landscape at its best. Countrycore at its finest, this is not a place you should overlook. 

For small-group, bespoke adventures across west Lochaber’s wildest nooks, Otter Adventures in Strontian has you covered, from gentle canoe or kayak tasters around Loch Sunart to multi-day wild-camping expeditions around Ardnamurchan and beyond. They’ll match the journey to your vibe, whether you're after sea, forest paths, bikes or boots –sharing stories, wildlife, and epic views along the way.

Sunart Cycles in Strontian makes exploring Ardnamurchan a breeze, with quality mountain bikes and e-bikes ready to roll. Family-run for over a decade, they’ll even deliver bikes straight to your door, leaving you free to discover quiet backroads, forest tracks, and wild trails at your own pace. Whether you’re after a gentle pedal or something more adventurous, they’ve got the wheels (and local know-how) to get you moving.

Set rather spectacularly on a rocky promontory beside the Sound of Mull, Duart Castle has been the Maclean clan’s ancestral stronghold since the 13th century. And yes, it still belongs to the clan today. Restored from ruins in 1911 by Sir Fitzroy Maclean, this atmospheric fortress offers immersive clan history inside its curtain walls, from the Great Hall and dungeons to tearooms where you can reflect on centuries of swashbuckling stories.