21 min
Herring and History in Mallaig Coastal Connections: Road to the Isles
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It's the final episode in season 1 and we come to a rest at the end of the West Highland railway line: Mallaig.
Mallaig is the main coastal hub of Lochaber, it’s at the end of the Road to the Isles from Fort William. But like much larger Oban in Argyll further south, it’s also a springboard to wider adventures. You can jump on ferries to the northern Knoydart Peninsula, the Small Isles and Outer Hebrides out west, and of course the ever-popular Isle of Skye.
Traditionally it is a fishing port, but a relatively new one as it only really came into being in the 19th Century. Nowadays, it’s fuelled largely by tourism with a busy bustle in the summer months as folk pile off the trains in search of nearby beaches, hill walks, boat trips and more of that famous seafood.
Much of Mallaig's history is all around you as you walk through the town; fishing vessels come and go and boats are repaired in the harbour. But there's also a fascinating connection with the Jacobite rebellion thanks to Lord Lovat.
Local historian Malcolm Poole knows the story, so we met up with him to learn more.
Many thanks to Malcolm for taking part in today's episode. For more information about the area, take a look at
https://roadtotheisles.com/
Keep an eye out for our destinations for season 2
Coastal Connections: Road to the Isles is produced by Freya Hellier
Many thanks to Les Back for the additional music and to the podcast sponsor Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
It's the final episode in season 1 and we come to a rest at the end of the West Highland railway line: Mallaig.
Mallaig is the main coastal hub of Lochaber, it’s at the end of the Road to the Isles from Fort William. But like much larger Oban in Argyll further south, it’s also a springboard to wider adventures. You can jump on ferries to the northern Knoydart Peninsula, the Small Isles and Outer Hebrides out west, and of course the ever-popular Isle of Skye.
Traditionally it is a fishing port, but a relatively new one as it only really came into being in the 19th Century. Nowadays, it’s fuelled largely by tourism with a busy bustle in the summer months as folk pile off the trains in search of nearby beaches, hill walks, boat trips and more of that famous seafood.
Much of Mallaig's history is all around you as you walk through the town; fishing vessels come and go and boats are repaired in the harbour. But there's also a fascinating connection with the Jacobite rebellion thanks to Lord Lovat.
Local historian Malcolm Poole knows the story, so we met up with him to learn more.
Many thanks to Malcolm for taking part in today's episode. For more information about the area, take a look at
https://roadtotheisles.com/
Keep an eye out for our destinations for season 2
Coastal Connections: Road to the Isles is produced by Freya Hellier
Many thanks to Les Back for the additional music and to the podcast sponsor Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
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