Glendrian – the abandoned village
Nobody knows when people settled in Glendrian, but we definitely know when it was abandoned, - in 1941.A walk to Glendrian takes about 2 hours (4 miles and a half from Kilchoan), and it's a beautiful place for a lunch, if you take some tea and sandwiches with you. Not...
The Sanna house of M.E.M. Donaldson
Sanna is not only famous for it's beautiful bay, but it's also known as a village, where legendary historian, photographer and author Mary Ethel Muir Donaldson built her house. Colleagues knew her as M.E.M.D., and Western Highland friends called her "Herself", which...
5 facts about Ardnamurchan lighthouse
Do you know that Robert Louis Stevenson's family is an eternal source of light in Scotland?Robert Louis Stevenson is the internationally famous author of the "Treasure Island" novel, and he is a triple nephew of lighthouse engineer. Three of his uncles have dedicated...
Visit Tobermory – a lovely town of colourful facades
We lived in Tobermory for several years, and now our son and grandson live in the town, that's why I know Tobermory well enough to recommend it as a place to visit for many reasons.Tobermory is the most populated town on the Isle of Mull, with about 1000 inhabitants....
Goodbye Brendan!
We have different kinds of guests at Steading Holidays, from all over the UK, Europe, UAE, Russia... But this week we've had a very special guest. His name is Brendan, and he has turned Ardnamurchan upside down.Brendan has come on Monday. Every second Monday we...
My visit to the Ardnamurchan Distillery
I am Jules from France and I was a cooper working in Alloa all of last year. I am now staying and helping John and Jacqui at the Steading. Being so interested in whisky John and I went to have a tour at the new local distillery just up the road.
Holiday Cottages Scotland
Here at Steading Holidays providing holiday cottages in stunning locations in Scotland is our speciality. We have carefully selected each property to bring you the best holiday cottages that Scotland can offer. We have a variety of holiday cottages that range in size...
Self Catering Accommodation Scotland
Rudh Dubh Rudh Dubh, meaning ‘Black Rock’ in Gaelic, is situated on the coastal path between Portuairk and Sanna and clings to the rocks amongst some of the most stunning and dramatic scenery on the west coast of Scotland. In a truly spellbinding and unique...
Coast trip along the west coast of Scotland and visit at Glenfinnan Viaduct
This is an blog entry from our Austrian friend Isabel, who stayed with us last month. She can't wait to come back to the Highlands and make Kilchoan her base. "Last Wednesday, the weather was completely amazing (Indian summer - about 20 degrees and sunshine all...
Kilchoan Community Fireworks
Kilchoan Community Fireworks Saturday 3rd Nov @ 7pm Kilchoan Sports Field / Community Centre BBQ/Cakes All donations will go to the kids fund Weather permitting, it will be next Saturday if there is too much wind. [et_social_follow icon_style="slide"...
Come together in our Craft Shop in Kilchoan
Next Friday and Saturday the 2nd & 3rd November there will a nice come together with lovely homemade cakes and coffees at our craft shop in Kilchoan. Find some gorgeous art work and crafts as well as homemade marmelade and jams made by us for you to enjoy! We are...
Wild Swim in Ardnamurchan
"Yesterday I went down to the sea with Jacqui, as she usually does twice a week, to take a swim. I can imagine she must feel calm and her body at one with the sea. The atmosphere was fantastic, as the sun set, the sky turned into all these beautiful colors, from pink...