Glenuig is a small coastal crofting community on the Sound of Arisaig in Moidart. Facilities include a small community shop, a community centre, a smoke house, interpretation centre and jetty. The Glenuig Community Centre also has a small bar (Hub Club) and hosts a range of musical events throughout the year.
The crofting village of Acharacle is located on the south western shore of Loch Shiel. The village name is derived from the Gaelic Àth Tharracail (Torquil's Ford) and commemorates a battle in 1120 in which the Norse invader Torqulli was defeated by Somerled, King of the Isles, by a ford near the River Shiel. The village is served by a grocery shop, bakery, take-away, cafe, service garage, public convenience and a medical centre. The Loch Shiel Hotel is also a great place for a drink, lunch or evening meal. Shielbridge Hall in Acharacl
Salen is small coastal village on the shores of Loch Sunart overlooking Salen Bay and not to confused with Salen on the Isle Of Mull. The Gaelic name for the village reflects its "small inlet" location which has provided a safe anchorage for centuries. The village is served by The Salen Hotel, a traditional Highland Hotel, built in the Victorian era, which is a great place for a pub lunch or evening meal. There is also a jetty, with visitor moorings, and shop (The Salen Jetty Shop), where you can purchase local produce and crafts, as well as refreshments.
The village of Strontian lies on the northern shores of Loch Sunart.
