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Strontian is the main village with the districts of Ardgour and Morvern in Sunart, Lochaber in the west Highland region of Scotland. Strontian is situated on an inlet at the head of the sea-loch, Loch Sunart and is dominated by the Beinn Resipol Mountain, standing 845m high. The village was established to accommodate the Lead Mine workers in 1724.The lead mined here was used as a source for bullets during the Napoleonic Wars. A new element was discovered here in 1764 named Strontium after its place of origin; Strontium salts are used to make fireworks burn red. Strontian lies close to the ferry service operating crossings to the Isle of Mull. The village has shops, a petrol station, a Tourist Information Centre, a Camping and Caravan Park, hotels and restaurants. Strontian is a popular tourist resort ideal for walking, cycling, nature-watching, fishing and touring. Attractions include the Glencripesdale National Nature Reserve on the south shore of Loch Sunart set in a remote wooded area surrounded by panoramic views and abundant with wildlife. The Glenborrodale RSPB is also on Loch Sunart and is the most westerly mainland nature reserve. Two miles to the north is the Arundle Oakwood Nature Reserve with ancient mossy Oakwood’s; a remnant of the Atlantic oak forest which once covered most of the west-coast.

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Kilcamb Lodge (0.84 miles)

Kilcamb Lodge

Kilcamb Lodge is a beautiful Country House Hotel, nestling on the shores of Loch Sunart in 22 acres of private grounds with half a mile of shoreline at the bottom of the garden. Nature and wildlife at ... More | visit website

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Rockpool House (5.16 miles)

Rockpool House
Idyllically situated a stones throw from high tide, on the very beautiful sea loch, Loch Sunart. Amazing sea and mountain scenery in all directions. Lots to sight see and many outdoor activities available locally.
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Holly Tree Hotel and Leisure Centre (11.38 miles)

Holly Tree Hotel and Leisure Centre
The Holly Tree Hotel is stunningly situated on the shores of Loch Linnhe. All bedrooms and public rooms enjoy spectacular views over the water to the mountains of Morvern and beyond.
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Pierhouse Hotel & Restaurant (11.48 miles)

Pierhouse Hotel & Restaurant
Situated in the quiet village of Port Appin, Argyll, on the shores of Loch Linnhe and surrounded by the spectacular raw beauty of the magnificent West Coast of Scotland, you can find The PierhouseHotel and ... More | visit website
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Airds Hotel & Restaurant (11.57 miles)

Airds Hotel & Restaurant

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Welcome to The Airds Hotel - our family run, luxury 4-star hotel on the Argyll coast. We pride ourselves on offering the very best in service, superior accommodation, tasteful décor and ... More

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Mingulay House (11.92 miles)

Mingulay House

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Mingulay House is a charming and spacious modern home that enjoys a quiet secluded location where your hosts, Dan & Jane White, offer the warmest of welcomes, exceptional accommodation, fantastic ... More

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Inn at Ardgour (12.36 miles)

Inn at Ardgour
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The Scottish Highlands highest rated inn. Traditional family run, Best Inn in Britain award winner with mountain-framed lochside views.

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Inchree Chalets (12.88 miles)

Inchree Chalets

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Inchree Chalets is a family-run holiday centre offering self-catering chalets at good-value rates. We are situated in a scenically magnificent part of the Scottish Western Highlands, midway between the Ben ... More

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Prince's House Hotel (12.88 miles)

Prince

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Please note this is a NON-SMOKING hotel
Delightful hotel dating back to 1658, set in magnificent scenery on The Road to the Isles. Fully modernised and refurbished to a high standard. ... More

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Shore Cottage (13.35 miles)

Shore Cottage

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In a stunning shoreside location looking out over 'The Sound of Mull', this traditional cottage enjoys all the seclusion and beauty of the Morvern peninsula yet sits ... More

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