Self Catering Highland Cottage with Boat
Remote Island of Carna
On Loch Sunart Ardnamurchan
In Scottish Highlands

THE ISLE OF CARNA - six hundred acres of beautiful, unspoiled, natural habitat, lying off the Ardnamurchan peninsula, (British mainland's' most westerly point).
Spectacular highland scenery views.
Your holiday cottage set amongst the beauty of Carna Island on Loch Sunart in the Scottish Highlands.

Perfect for fishing, exploring etc. Carna's 600 acres is free from traffic (there are no roads) so if you want to bring your pets they can wander freely in perfect safety.

Our holiday home is on the Island of Carna in the middle of Loch Sunart in the Western Scottish Highlands, between the peninsula of Ardnamurchan to the north, and the remote hills of Morvern to the south. This beautiful island of 600 acres has a heather covered rocky peak of 550ft, with spectacular views stretching out over the neighbouring island of Oronsay, towards Mull and as far as Coll.
The sun setting over Coll is a sight not to be missed!

The meadows are filled with wild flowers, and there are many rocky inlets and beaches that are excellent for campfires or watching wildlife.

A colony of common seals breed on the rocks of a small adjacent island. Herons, oystercatchers, terns, cormorants, eagles and sometimes, even sea eagles are some of the more spectacular birds that can be seen around Carna. Ravens, herons and buzzards nest on the island. Porpoises are frequently seen in the loch and otters in the channels around the island.

At dawn and dusk foxes and red deer are common sights. The Morvern hills are home to the pine marten, red squirrel and wildcats

Our family has owned Carna since the 1870's. The crofters cottage was made into a family home in the 1920's. It has recently been refurbished to make a warm, well-equipped, homely base for trips on or off the island, or as a secluded retreat with a good supply of books and games for afternoons and evenings around the open fire.

As there is no electricity, there is no TV, no computer and no phone, so children have no excuse to stay indoors!
This also reinforces the peace, tranquillity and seclusion of Carna.

Step back in time for a holiday with a difference. Carna is a wonderful experience for those with a mind to enjoy the more natural things around us and an atmosphere virtually unchanged for centuries.

View from the top of Carna Island