The character of a place is often reflected in the range and quality of its local produce and cuisine, and Ardnamurchan is no exception. This wonderful Highland landscape is the realm of red deer, Highland cattle, wild goat and free roaming sheep. This has resulted in a traditional Highland cuisine based on the bold rich succulent and earthy flavours of the local produce. Beef, lamb, pork and venison can all be purchased locally.

The bounty of the sea, lochs and rivers is variously reflected in the clean, delicate and mild flavours of the fresh water fish to the bolder flavours of a variety of seafood and local shellfish. There is also a tradition of smoking various fish, meat and cheeses in the area. Salmon and a variety of shellfish can also be sourced locally or delivered by arrangement.

There is also a tradition of smoking fish, cheeses and other local produce. Make time for a visit to Ardshealach Smokehouse at Glenuig to sample these rich smoky flavours.

Looking for seasonal, locally grown organic vegetables? Check out the Community Garden at Kilchoan, Ardtornish Kitchen Garden or Shielfoot Organics.

Whisky connoisseurs can also enjoy a wee dram from the Ardnamurchan Distillery on the Peninsula and the Ncn’ean Distillery in Morvern.

Make time to sample some of the delicious local produce characteristic of the area when you are Wild About Ardnamurchan.

 

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 ( Ardnamurchan Peninsula )
nearest village:  Kilchoan
West Ardnamurchan Community Garden
Sonachan
Kilchoan
PH36 4LN

The West Ardnamurchan Community garden was established in 2010 as part of an initiative across Scotland to take action on climate change. By growing locally, food miles and the carbon footprint of West Ardnamurchan is reduced. As well as providing fresh seasonal fruit and vegetables to locals and visitors, the garden also encourages others to grow their own and lead a healthier more sustainable lifestyle. Produce is available when in season from the small roadside shop.

The shop is self service and their is an honesty box for payment. Produce is also sold at one of the regular produce markets in Kilchoan.


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 ( Morvern )
nearest village:  Lochaline
Nc'nean Distillery
Drimnin
By Locahline
Morvern
PA80 5XZ
tel: 01967 421698

Nc'nean is an abbreviation of Neachneohain, meaning The Queen of Spirits in Gaelic. This young distillery has been producing whisky spirit since March 2017 and has a range of Botanical spirits for sale based on the unaged whisky spirit. Like Neachneohain, a fierce protector of nature, the distillery has high environmental ambitions and was the first fully organic distillery in Scotland.

Nc'nean Distillery is open for morning and afternoon tours Monday-Friday where you can taste the evolving spirit and enjoy coffee, cake and the views over The Sound of Mull. Tours must be booked in advance and cost £15 pp (2020). If you are staying on The Isle of Mull you can travel to Drimnin via…


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 ( Ardnamurchan Peninsula )
nearest village:  Kilchoan
Ardnamurchan Distillery
Glenbeg
Ardnamurchan
PH36 4JG
tel: 01972 500285

Ardnamurchan Distillery was opened in July 2014 by HRH The Princess Royal and has been producing two signature styles of whisky ever since. Tours and tastings and run between Easter and October and cost from £8 per person for the standard tour to £40 per person for the Manager's Tour.  The Manager's Tour takes 90 minutes and includes 4 drams recommended by The Manager.

There is a gift shop from which you may purchase a wide range of limited edition whiskies and other gift items. The Distillery is open from 10:00 to 18:00 from Easter to October.


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 ( Ardnamurchan Peninsula )
nearest village:  Acharacle
Shielfoot Organics
Holmcroft
Acharacle
PH36 4JZ
tel: 01967 431811

Shielfoot Organics has been producing vegetables and fruit on croft land beside the River Shiel since 2006. Most of the vegetables are grown in polytunnels and are produced without artificial fertilisers, herbicides or pesticides.

Produce is available seasonally to order by phone or email (see their website) though is also available at the monthly produce markets in Shielbridge Hall in Acharacle and in the village shop.


nearest village:  Acharacle
Ardshealach Smokehouse
Glenuig
Lochailort
Inverness-shire
PH34 4NG
tel: 01687 470266

The smokehouse in the wee village of Glenuig and has been smoking away since the 1980s and became part of Ardshealach Fine Foods in 2013. The smokehouse team specialise in creating small batches of smoked fish, meats and cheese. Pop into the shop to take away or order online for delivery. Either way, you'll be sure to enjoy the smoked, salmon, haddock, mussels, kippers, duck breast, bacon, chedar, stilton, Locheil brie, Lochaber cheese and more...

Gift hampers are also available and, if you are holidaying locally, you may also be arrange delivery to your self catering cottage.

The smokehouse shop opens again for 2020 on the 30th March.


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 ( Moidart )
nearest village:  Acharacle
West Highland Venison
Mingarry
Acharacle
PH36 4JX
tel: 01967 431662

West Highland Venison is located in the village of Mingarry some 2km from Acharacle. The small friendly shop offers a variety of venison cuts including tenderloin, steaks, casserole stewing cuts, burgers and mince produced from deer culled in the local hills and butchered onsite. Although availability is seasonal, it is always worth popping in to see what is on offer and maybe have a chat and catch up with life in the village.

You can also enjoy the venison and other local dishes in the adjacent Mingarry Park Restaurant.


nearest village:  Lochaline
Ardtornish Estate
Morvern
Argyll
PA80 5UZ
tel: 01967 421288

The old estate gardens at Ardtornish were restored in 2015 and are now producing high quality fresh fruit and vegetables for sale. You can visit the gardens to see the vegetables enjoying the mild Atlantic climate and buy some to take home and enjoy from the Estate shop.

The Ardtornish Estate shop also sells meat produced on the Estate including lamb, mutton, and beef from Highland cattle. Wild venison from The Estate is also available in season. A variety of cuts are available ranging from prime fillet steak to burgers and mince and are all packaged and frozen for convenience.