What to do in and around Lochaber!

If you are still thinking about a holiday in the Highlands but think there won't be much to do in October - THINK AGAIN!!!!

It is starting to quieten down in the area as a lot of the summer tourists have gone home but there is still plenty going on.

If you fancy finding out a bit more about the Wildlife in the area, in particular Glencoe, there is a Wildlife Safari on Tues.2nd Oct.leaving from the National Trust Centre at dusk. It will give you an opportunity to see what lives in the Glen. This is sure to be an exciting trip! www.glencoe-nts.org.uk

If you are one of the many people who have climbed Ben Nevis and are interested in finding out more about this magnificent mountain, The John Muir Trust is giving a talk on Wed.3rd at the National Trust Visitor Centre. They will tell us why this mountain is so special and how they look after it. www.jmt.org

If your thing is more indoors, why not visit the Lime Tree Gallery anytime from Friday 6th Oct. to Sat.3rd Nov. where there is an exhibition from the Scottish Arts Council showing contemporary Scottish Art. This is a colletion of drawings and prints from various artists such as Joan Eardley, John Byrne, Nathan Coley and many others. You can also enjoy a lovely meal in the restaurant while you are there www.limetreegallery.com

From Fri.12th Oct. to Sat.29th Oct. The Royal National Mod comes to Lochaber. Am Mòd Nàiseanta Rìoghail (The Royal National Mod) is Scotland's premier festival of the Gaelic language, arts and culture and is held annually in October at a different location in Scotland. The Mod is a competition-based festival which celebrates the Gaelic language and culture through music, dance, drama, arts and literature.
The mod attracts visitors from all around the world and is enjoyed by all! www.lochabermod2007.co.uk