What to do and see in Mallaig, Scotland: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

February 18, 2022 Trinity Boughner

Mallaig /ˈmælɪɡ/ ( listen); (Scottish Gaelic: Malaig [ˈmal̪ˠɛkʲ]) is a port in Lochaber, on the west coast of the Highlands of Scotland. The local railway station, Mallaig, is the terminus of the West Highland railway line (Fort William & Mallaig branch), completed in 1901, and the town is linked to Fort William by the A830 road – the "Road to the Isles".
Restaurants in Mallaig

1. Western Isles Cruises

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5.0 based on 387 reviews

Western Isles Cruises

Western Isles Cruises LTD offer unforgettable experiences that will live with you forever. We operate the Knoydart Ferry Service, 1 Hour Wildlife Cruises & Private charter for Weddings and special occasions, plus fast remote drop off and pickups in our Red Bay RIB. We run 3 MCA approved passenger vessels: The jewel in our crown is the MV Western Isles, an 81 passenger traditional wooden ferry, with a licensed bar and toilets. This has operated as the ferry service up Loch Nevis for the past 60 years. Next up, the new purpose built in 2018, 42 passenger Catamaran the MV Larven named after the Munro on the Knoydart peninsula. And finally a 10 passenger RedBay RIB, Big Dipper. This bad boy can do 40 knots and can drop you off or pick you up from anywhere, or alternately just take you on a wildlife rib adventure you will never forget. So for your next adventure or special occasion let Western Isles make it unforgettable. We pride ourselves on our service and the quality of our staff.

2. Morar Beach

Morar, Mallaig Scotland
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4.5 based on 338 reviews

Morar Beach

Reviewed By evanmI6751MY - Clydebank, United Kingdom

One of the best beach's in Scotland, clean, big, great for wild camping, toilets and car parking, can get busy in summer

3. Circular Walk

East Bay, Mallaig Scotland http://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/fortwilliam/mallaig.shtml
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4.5 based on 110 reviews

Circular Walk

Reviewed By moogle1 - Durham, United Kingdom

Enjoyed this walk good with kids Walked up the top of the hill / mountain too Added bonus there was a park for kids near the route Great views!

4. Caledonian MacBrayne

Ferry Terminal, Mallaig PH41 4QD Scotland +44 800 066 5000 [email protected] http://www.calmac.co.uk
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4.5 based on 244 reviews

Caledonian MacBrayne

The big draw for many visitors is Skye, just a short 30 minute crossing from the mainland and yet a whole other world away once there. But don't let that overshadow the many charms of Raasay and the Small Isles too.

Reviewed By angelacjenkins - Newnham, United Kingdom

CalMac ferries have done us proud, all round the Outer Hebrides and to & from the mainland. Clean to covid standards, bright, super range of seating and lounges, good bars, always left on time and a fab way of seeing the islands and approaches. The fares for foot passengers were surprisingly inexpensive. Why go on a cruise when you can sail CalMac?

5. Loch Morar

Morar, Mallaig PH40 4PE Scotland http://www.lochmorar.org.uk/
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Loch Morar

Reviewed By Zippeeee - Grimsby, United Kingdom

Loch Morar is the deepest loch in Scotland & rumour has it Morag the loch monster lives there. She is the sister of the Loch Ness monster. The loch has some lovely walks around its perimeter and above in the mountains. I have fished the loch on many occasions both off the shore and from my boat. You do need to get a permit before fishing. A really nice place.

6. Mallaig Heritage Centre

Station Road, Mallaig PH41 4PY Scotland +44 1687 462085 http://www.mallaigheritage.org.uk/
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4.0 based on 101 reviews

Mallaig Heritage Centre

Reviewed By Steamdrifter76 - Brighton, United Kingdom

Return trip to Mallaig by car this time, beautiful sunny day. Waiting on ferry over to Skye so wandered back into heritage centre. Same cheery lady was on and overheard her once again giving directions to Restaurants in Mallaig. She remembered me too, spent time having a look around and bought bits in the shop. Well worth spending time in the heritage, lovely cheery staff. Lovely visit to a busy Mallaig on Wednesday 28 August hope to be back next year.

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