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Mallaig and Arisaig

Local Hero Memories

There is a stretch of coastline just south of Mallaig, in Scotland, that is an absolute joy behold. The glorious white beaches and crystal clear blue waters of Arisaig and Camusdarach are only matched by the views of the islands of Eigg and Rum, just off the Atlantic coast. We’ve visited several times, having arrived at the picturesque fishing port of Mallaig by train. However, the coastline is best viewed by driving there yourself. Only then can you truly revel in the majesty of the coastline, and understand why it is the centerpiece of the success of the famous Burt Lancaster and Peter Capaldi movie ‘Local Hero’.
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  • Mallaig Trawlers

    Mallaig Trawlers

    I don't really know just how well the fishing industry supports small villages such as this in Scotland any more, but there was a collection of well maintained vessels suggesting some kind of activity. This is Mallaig on the west coast of Scotland, 2015.

  • Morar Coastline

    Morar Coastline

    I took this image from the Jacobite train, running south from Mallaig, and the colour of the water made me resolve to come back the following year, but by car. I eventually did so, but didn't get the same blue skies, but honestly, this is a stretch of coastline that most in the UK doesn't know exists - it is glorious. 2015

  • Camusdarach Beach

    Camusdarach Beach

    Ben's Beach from the 1980's film 'Local Hero', Scotland. 2016

  • Mallaig Harbour

    Mallaig Harbour

    Mallaig Harbour, on the west coast of Scotland, just south and east of Sky, which is where we arrived from on the ferry in this image. This is an old and remote Scottish fishing village - what you see here is pretty much what there is. 2016

  • Lord of the Isles Ferry

    Lord of the Isles Ferry

    This is the Lord of the Isles Calmac Ferry, approaching Mallaig Harbour inbound from Armadale, on Skye. We had arrived on this ferry the day before, for an extremely windy crossing during which I was lucky not to lose my hat. 2016

  • Arisaig Beach

    Arisaig Beach

    With the Isle of Eigg on the horizon, this is one of the many amazing coastal landscapes on the Scottish west coast. This beach is between Morar and Arisaig. 2016.

  • Beautiful Arisaig

    Beautiful Arisaig

    Some lovely blue water on the Scottish west coast. This was at the marina in Arisaig, just south of Mallaig, 2016.

  • Western Isles

    Western Isles

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Knoydart

    Knoydart

    Scotland, 2019.

  • Isle of Rum

    Isle of Rum

    Isle of Rum, Scotland, 2019.

  • Rum from Mallaig

    Rum from Mallaig

    Scottish Highlands, 2019

  • Mallaig Seal

    Mallaig Seal

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Mallaig Harbour Fender

    Mallaig Harbour Fender

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Rusted in Mallaig

    Rusted in Mallaig

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Girl Aimee

    Girl Aimee

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Glorious Summer Light

    Glorious Summer Light

    Mallaig Harbour, Scotland, 2019.

  • Mallaig Harbour Reflections

    Mallaig Harbour Reflections

    Mallaig, Scotland, 2019.

  • Camusdarach Ripples

    Camusdarach Ripples

    Camusdarach Beach, on the Scottish west coast, best known as the setting for the 1980's film 'Local Hero'. 2023

  • Eigg

    Eigg

    Camusdarach Beach, on the Scottish west coast, best known as the setting for the 1980's film 'Local Hero'. 2023

  • Local Hero Gathering

    Local Hero Gathering

    Camusdarach Beach, on the Scottish west coast, best known as the setting for the 1980's film 'Local Hero'. 2023

  • Ben's Sand Castle

    Ben's Sand Castle

    Camusdarach Beach, on the Scottish west coast, best known as the setting for the 1980's film 'Local Hero'. 2023

  • Isle of Eigg

    Isle of Eigg

    Camusdarach Beach, on the Scottish west coast, best known as the setting for the 1980's film 'Local Hero'. 2023



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