Small Isles
Aird nan Uan
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Aird nan Uan is a headland on the Isle of Muck, on the east side of Gallanach Bay, with the sea on three sides and the hills of Rum across the water.
It has been a burial ground for a very long time. Two low cairns here are Neolithic or early Bronze Age. The larger is about eight metres across, with its kerb stones still showing. Beside them is the walled enclosure of the MacEwens of Muck, and their headstones make up the ring. It's a short walk from the track at Gallanach, and there's nothing to pay.
Close by
Isle of MuckThe smallest of the four inhabited Small Isles, a farming island of white-sand bays, seals and views to Rum and Eigg.Under a mile1 min by road
Sanna BayA string of white sand bays and big dunes at the far west of the Ardnamurchan peninsula, reached through the crater of an ancient volcano.Under a mile1 min by road
West Ardnamurchan Garden Community ShopA community garden's self-service shop on the lighthouse road out of Kilchoan, selling its own vegetables by honesty box.7 miles15 min by road
Portuairk8 miles20 min by road
The Stables Cafe, ArdnamurchanThe cafe in the old stable block at Ardnamurchan lighthouse, with coffee, cakes and a view at the end of the road.10 miles26 min by road
Ardnamurchan PointThe lighthouse at the westernmost end of the Ardnamurchan road, built in 1849, with a visitor centre, a cafe and a climb to the top.10 miles26 min by road
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