Ardnamurchan

Ardnamurchan is a 50 square mile peninsula in North West Scotland, noted for being very unspoilt and undisturbed. It contains an abundance of wildlife. Its remoteness is accentuated by the main access route being a single track road for much of its length.

Related Topics:
Peninsula - Scotland - Single track road

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Traditionally part of the Morvern region of Argyll it is now part of the Highland Unitary Authority.

Related Topics:
Morvern - Argyll - Highland

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Ardnamurchan Point, which has a 36 metre tall lighthouse built on it, is commonly described as the most westerly point in the British mainland although Corrachadh Mor (a kilometre to the south) is a few metres further west.

Related Topics:
Ardnamurchan Point - Lighthouse - Most westerly point - British mainland - Corrachadh Mor

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The population of the whole peninsula is around 2000.

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Villages in Ardnamurchan:

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• Acharacle
• Achosnich
• Kilchoan
• Salen