Morar is a peninsula on Scotland’s west coast which is reachable by one road, the A830 which is aptly known as the ‘Road to the Small Isles’. The road travels through wonderful scenery including Glenfinnan en route to it’s end point at Mallaig. From Mallaig you can take a ferry across to some wonderful islands; Eigg, Rum, Muck, Canna, Skye and even a boat to Knoydart, Scotland’s most remote peninsula.

Initially i’d planned to stay only a few days at Invercaimbe, between Arisaig and Morar but a combination of high gales which disrupted the ferry service and my tent! and some stunning scenery I stayed quite a few days longer. There is some stunning beaches in Morar, for me most notably the long stretch of beach found at Camusdarach with it’s sand dunes and great view across the Sound of Arisaig towards Eigg and Rum. Morar Bay which is the location for Britain’s shortest river, the River Morar has a stunning bay with glorious white sand. I also found great delight at Caimbe Beach where I could just stroll out of my accomodation and 30 seconds later I was on a wonderful beach with again great views over the Sound of Arisaig.

During my time in Morar, I discovered there is more to the area than it’s beaches, Loch Morar surrounded by snow clad mountains is a tranquil setting, from beyond Mallaig Bheag there is some wonderful views across the Sound of Arisaig and Loch Nevis towards the Isle of Skye and Knoydart. In fact one of my favourite moments was just sitting watching distant snow storms over the Cuillin Mountains on the Isle of Skye. Hidden away are some charming locations for photography, one in particular was Loch a’ Ghille Ghobaich with it’s towering Scot’s Pines and it’s lunar like surroundings, it’s was a lovely location but unfortunately not in 70 mile per hour winds and hail stones!

My time in Morar was hampered by the gales and rain so I found myself restricted photographically however I found it to be a charming place full of inspiration and stunning scenery. I feel Morar may get overlooked by those heading off to the islands. This I believe would be a real shame as it is an area that is well worth sending some time and exploring.


Loch a’ Ghille Ghobaich, Morar, Highland