Achnacarry, home of Clan Cameron

Achnacarry lies in a sheltered glen near the shores of Loch Arkaig not far from Gairlochy and Spean Bridge. Achnacarry is the family home of the Clan Cameron, where Achnacarry Castle is the Highland residence of the Clan Chief, Donald Cameron of Lochiel.

The area is famous for its Jacobite connections and its inseparable links with the Second World War.

Not far from Achnacarry Castle is a very special natural feature known as Ka-aig Falls, an interesting waterfall which splits into two before the waters fall into the river below and then flows under a 17th century stone bridge, filmed in the Hollywood blockbuster Braveheart.

This location is at the end of what is called The Dark Mile, a single track road surrounded by mature forests, lined with fern and moss-covered stone walls. Further past the waterfall is a huge inland water called Loch Arkaig where we are told the fishing is good......

There's a good drive or cycle along Loch Arkaig to enjoy and if you are an adventurous walker you can take the route through Glen Pean which will bring you out to Glenfinnan by Loch Shiel and more Jacobite history and magnificent scenery.