Arisaig
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Arisaig is a small village in Lochaber, Highland, on the west coast of Scotland. It lies on the Road to the Isles, the A830 which leads to Mallaig to the north and Fort William to the east.
Arisaig is served by Arisaig railway station on the West Highland Line which connects the village to Mallaig and Fort William. Tourism is the main industry in the Arisaig area, due to the spectacular scenery and great beaches nearby.
A small passenger ferry sails from Arisaig to the Small Isles of Eigg, Muck and Rum.
Emigrants from this area founded Arisaig, Nova Scotia, Canada.
[edit] External links
- Road to the Isles information page on Arisaig
- Undiscovered Scotland page on Arisaig
- Arisaig Marine
- Panorama of the Sound of Arisaig (QuickTime required)
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