Borradill lies on the south shore of the beautiful, sparsely populated Ardnamurchan peninsula, overlooking the deep sea loch of Sunart and the hills of Morvern and Mull beyond. Just a few miles to the west, white-sand beaches look out towards the Hebridean islands of Eigg, Muck, Rum and Skye.

This is a raw and remote landscape, and getting there is very much part of the experience. The peninsula can be reached by road from the north through the wild beauty of Moidart, passing the Glenfinnan Viaduct — made famous by the Harry Potter films — or via a short crossing on the Corran Ferry over Loch Linnhe (shown above).

Drive times are 1.5hr from Fort William, 3.5hr from Glasgow and 4.5hrs from Edinburgh and 3hr from Inverness airport.

WHERE IS IT?

  • FROM LONDON, BIRMINGHAM & CREWE

    One of the most enjoyable ways to reach Borradill is via the Caledonian Sleeper train service from London, Birmingham and Crewe, leaving London Euston around 9pm. Have breakfast, watch deer chasing the train across the moorlands, before arriving in Fort William where the Easydrive car rental service will be waiting for you with keys. From there it is a 1.5 hour drive to Borradill.

    If you’re driving from the south, we recommend staying overnight at Tebay services in Cumbria or in Glasgow.

  • FROM GLASGOW

    Glasgow to Borradill is 3.5 hours by car, and one of the most spectacular drives in all of Europe. You go from the shores of famous Loch Lomond to the glories of Glencoe, via the empty wilderness of Rannoch Moor. Take a break on the short ferry crossing the Corran Narrows, before driving the last section through the ancient Atlantic rainforest of Ardnamurchan. Glasgow airport and Glasgow Central train station both have car rentals.

  • FROM EDINBURGH

    You can drive from Edinburgh to Borradill in about 4.5 hours, through all of the glorious landscapes that the Scottish Highlands have to offer – from the Trossachs National Park and the elegant estates of Perthshire to the wilds of Rannoch Moor and Glencoe.

  • FROM FORT WILLIAM

    From Fort William, use the Easydrive car rental service and drive 1.5 hours to Borradill, either via the Corran Ferry to Ardgour, or north via the spectacular beauty of Moidart (Lochailort, Glenuig, Acharacle). The northern route takes in the Harry Potter viaduct at Glenfinnan.

ONWARDS…

Borradill sits at the doorstep of the Inner and Outer Hebrides, where every journey feels like an adventure. Just 20 minutes away, the Kilchoan car ferry whisks you across the water to Mull in 30 minutes. And from the perfect fishing town of Tobermory, Mull’s dramatic landscapes and hidden beaches are yours to explore. The tiny islands of Ulva, Gometra, and Iona are easily reached by passenger ferry, each offering charming places to stay and delightful local dining.

A little further afield, Mallaig is a bustling gateway with car ferries to the Small Isles — Eigg, Muck, and Rum — and onward to Skye and the Outer Hebrides. From here, you can discover the pristine white-sand beaches and wild beauty that make this part of Scotland so unforgettable.

For a smooth journey, it’s wise to book car ferry crossings in advance, especially during the summer months and holidays.

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