Rubh' Ardalanish

The usual anchorage is to the west of Ardalanish point where there are two small bays so if there is a boat in one when you arrive, anchor in the other – both are very attractive. The water is crystal clear, clear enough to watch crab fights under the boat. Apparently in settled weather Ardalanish bay east of the point is OK, but it must be very shallow. This is nearer Ardalanish farm which is getting a lot of attention and increasing in reputation. Otherwise it is an hour and a quarter walk, up the shallow valley to the north east where you will find an abandoned village (sad when you think about it), then bear right up the hill and aim for Scarba, through a gate and across some bog to the right of a plug of rock, on to the farm track (not very easy to find your way). It is an organic farm but has now taken to weaving their own tweed as well, using wool from their sheep (and other sheep too). It is a delightful place. There is a shop selling the wool, tweed and rather posh clothes, as well as their own organic beef and lamb meat. And coffee and ice cream. Take your credit card. In the meadow outside there are corncrakes. A right on sort of a place.