Tartan Day with Whiskey and Castles {Gadling}

Mar 24th 2009 10:45AM If hittitting Mallaig, theres also great opportunity to visit the rouygh bounds of Knoydart - billed as The Last Wilderness, no roads in and an 18 mile hike or boat crossing to get there. The wildlife is astounding!! Ther is a free ranger service available donations only , and they organise walks on boat days - 01687 462242, a tearoom Pottery, a wee remote post office and loads more. To get there catch the MV Western Isles www.knoydart-ferry.co.uk 01687 462320 a converted fishing boat that ploughs Loch Nevis twice daily in summer and 45 minutes step off in the small village of Knoydart. Over 1000 folks were cleared off Knoydart bound for Canada in the clearances and you can still see the scars on the land of the runrigging planting that was carried out in years gone by. The Old Forge is mainland Britain's remotest pub, guinness book of records and you can catch a coffee, a real ale or seafood - open all day www.theoldforge.co.uk. Just another option when visiting these beautiful parts.