Arisaig is a hive of activity now it's the holidays. Kayaks and canoes of all shapes and sizes are up here in abundance enjoying some quite lively sea. Some of the Sea Kayak Highlands rental kayaks are over on Knoydart AGAIN for the week - seems to be a popular destination this year. Of course, this was the Knoydart Games weekend, so it will have been busy over there too.
It's the season for Highland Games and the Arisaig Games last week had great weather and a cracking turnout, both for the games and the dance in the Astley Hall later, where young and old danced with enthusiasm into the early morning. Today is the turn of the Mallaig and Morar Games and another go
od day for it.
od day for it.Astley Hall hosted a more genteel concert on 27 July, with pianist Robin Colvill playing some popular piano classice to a good audience, then on Thursday evening grew more lively again with The MacAlmans. Next event at the hall is the Family Ceilidh Dance on 11 August - guaranteed to be another good knees-up.
Been having a go at making some slide shows of kayaking trips etc. and decided to try one for Ach na skia Croft. I've put it up on MySpace so see what you think. It's always hard to show the place in its best light. This bunny - a very tame resident of the Cottage garden, was too late to get in the show, but I caught him snuggled down keeping his bum out of the breeze yesterday.
We have one week free at the end of August in one of our 4 star Lodges, if you have a chance for a break before the end of the summer. Have a look at the details on the website. There is still some availability in September too, when things quieten down a bit. People are starting to think about booking for next year, so if you want a popular week don't leave it too late.
