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The
island of Lismore is at the top of the Firth of Lorne. There
are ferry services to and from Port Appin and
Oban. Lismore like many of the
small islands is becoming very popular with day trip walkers and
cyclists. Most visitors drive to Port Appin near
Stalker castle
and get the short crossing ferry to the north of the island. The
island is very long and narrow and fairly flat with very quiet
roads, just perfect for walkers and cyclists.
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The
island has a population of under 200 and although it is in
the Firth of Lorn it does have a fairly remote feel to it.
There are no real population centres to talk of therefore
many visitors are there for the peace and quite along with
magnificent views, fishing, walking, cycling and exploring
the various historic sites on the island such as
Achadun
castle.
The Gaelic
Heritage Museum opened on the island in 2007 and provides an
interesting location to visit. It also has a cafe. This
building is open April to October and in the winter months
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Achadun Castle |
Dotted around
the island there are a n umber of bronze age cairns and iron age
duns. There is also an old abandoned linestone quarry with a
number of derelict cottages and the remains of some kilns. All
of the site is interesting to visit.
Castle Coeffin
is another interesting and beautiful place for visitors to go.
There is bike hire on the island
as well as a taxi service and there are some boat trips for seal
watching.
The highest
point on the Island is only around 400 ft but from the top of
the hill you are rewarded with excellent views up and down the
firth of Lorn. Worth a wee hike and a picnic perhaps. |
