Sound of Arisaig, Coastal inlet in Highland, Scotland
The Sound of Arisaig divides the Arisaig peninsula from the Moidart peninsula, with two sea lochs at its eastern end named Loch nan Uamh and Loch Ailort.
Archaeological investigations have uncovered stone structures and artifacts from the Bronze Age through the medieval period, indicating continuous human presence in the area.
The inlet carries both English and Gaelic names, reflecting the linguistic heritage of Highland Scotland, with Loch nan Uamh being its traditional Gaelic designation.
Visitors can reach the inlet via the A830 Road to the Isles, which runs along Loch nan Uamh, or the A861 road that follows the southern shore of Loch Ailort.
The marine Special Area of Conservation contains several small islands, including Eilean nan Gobhar and Samalaman Island, supporting diverse marine ecosystems and wildlife.
Location: Highland
GPS coordinates: 56.85000,-5.84900
Latest update: March 6, 2025 18:23
Castle Tioram
7.4 km
Eilean Shona
5.6 km
Inverailort House
11.1 km
Prince's Cairn
8.1 km
Loch Nan Uamh Viaduct
8.6 km
Loch Ailort
8.5 km
Morar, Moidart and Ardnamurchan National Scenic Area
9.9 km
Rois-bheinn
10.4 km
Prince Charlies Cave
5.9 km
Morar Railway Viaduct
12.8 km
Loch Beag
8 km
Arnabol Viaduct
9.3 km
Borrodale Viaduct
7.2 km
Larichmore Viaduct
7.1 km
Kinlochmoidart House
9.6 km
Polnish, Our Lady Of The Braes Roman Catholic Church
10.1 km
Acharacle, Church Of Scotland, Parish Church
11.6 km
Arisaig, Borrodale House Steading
6.6 km
Brunery Old Bridge, Kinlochmoidart
10.9 km
Bridge over Beasdale Burn
8.2 km
Ardmolich Bridge
9.7 km
Shiel Bridge
11.1 km
Acharacle Free Church
12.5 km
Arisaig House
6.3 km
Samalaman Island
1.8 km
Acharacle, Old Shiel Bridge
10.8 km
Bonnie Prince Charlie's Cave
5.9 km
St Agnes's Chapel
2.9 kmReviews
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