No beach here, just a rather scenic inlet with a view, an alternative to Bunessan in southerly winds. It is in fact rather interesting because the quarry to port as you come in is where Alan Stevenson got the stones for his lighthouses on Ardnamurchan and Skerryvore. Imagine in the mid-19th century blasting the rocks out of here, hauling them down the hill (the remains of the slipway and marks of the rails are still there), getting them on to boats from the pier (which had to be built), and then out to sea. The ruined house by the pier must date from the same period. In passing, the granite walls in the quarry look pretty good for rock climbing. Bring ropes and climbing shoes.
The well-restored and maintained buildings to starboard, originally built for the quarriers, and powered it seems by a wind turbine and solar panels, belong to the Iona Community. There are indoor and outdoor activities for young people. Their mission statement was, and maybe still is: "Together, we seek to enable growth in love, respect and awareness of ourselves, each other, God and the Environment". You have been alerted. However, in 2024 it was closed for repairs on the roof and has not been reopened for lack of funding.
