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 battles under the boat. Apparently in settled weather Ardalanish bay east of the point is OK, but it must be very shallow, albeit with a tempting-looking beach. And this is nearer Ardalanish farm which has a fine reputation for their weaving. Otherwise it is quite a walk, up the shallow valley to the northeast from the two small bays where you will find an abandoned village (sad when you think about it), then bear right up the hill and aim for Scarba in the distance, through a gate and across some bog to the right of a plug of rock, and on to the farm track (not very easy to find your way). As well as farming, there has been tweed weaving here since 1987, using wool from the farm's sheep (and other sheep too). It is a delightful place. There is a shop selling the wool, tweed, blankets and rather posh clothes, as well as the farm's beef and lamb. And coffee and ice cream. You can look round the old looms too. Wise to take your credit card. In the meadow outside there are corncrakes. A right-on sort of a place. In 2011 it all came up for sale but the new owners — Anne and Andrew Smith — are carrying on the weaving tradition (ph 01681 700265).
