Facilities

Electricity is provided by our own hydroelectric scheme, which should give a 24-hour supply. However, there will be times when it is necessary to turn the system off for maintenance or other work (there is generally a timetable up in the Display Room window), so full service cannot be guaranteed! Should the system breakdown, we do have a back up generator to supply electricity to the village, but this will not run 24 hours a day. See the dedicated Knoydart Renewables page for further information; any other queries about electricity should be directed to the Foundation Office.

All properties are on private water supply - a bit of care in summer to help conserve resources is appreciated especially around the main village. See the information notices regarding safety of water in your accommodation venue - most places now have UV filters installed.

There is a laundry at the Foundation Bunkhouse - see the warden for details.

There is no mobile phone reception in Inverie - it can be received at some points along the road to Airor. Public phones are available in the pub, outside the Post Office (phone box that only takes cards now) and at the Bunkhouse.

Broadband internet access will be available in the Bunkhouse at some point during 2009. The Old Forge currently offers dial-up internet access.

Help is appreciated with minimizing the amount of rubbish generated. We now have full recycling facilities for bottles, cans and paper, and your accommodation venue should have the relevant containers. Nevertheless, visiting vessels are requested not to deposit their rubbish ashore.

The Miller sisters have recently (2008) set up Knoydart Pottery. Located in the old Pier Stores, opposite the Pier House, they sell hand-crafted pottery including plates, mugs, and wine-bottle stoppers. They also sell teas, coffees, breakfasts and lunches. They can be telephoned on 01687 460191.

There is a small shop on Knoydart, located in the same place as the Post Office. It sells tinned goods, chocolates, souvenirs and some camping equipment, as well as items of a more eclectic nature! You can telephone Bernie at the shop on 01687 462146.

There are more shops and facilities in Mallaig, and the following numbers may be of use (dialing code 01687):

Calmac  462403

ScotRail 462227

Co-op 462240

Spar 462419

Health Centre 462202

Police 462177

For eating out we do have a good range:

Knoydart Pottery and Tearoom: located in village centre providing teas, coffees, homebaking, breakfast rolls and jacket potatoes. Comfy sofas and wood-burning stove. Pottery, postcards, books and crafts for sale. Telephone Rhona or Isla on 01687 460191

Doune Dining Room: located on the western tip of the peninsula. Doune is only accessible by boat or by a long walk. Booking is essential. For more details contact Martin on 01687 462667. 

The Old Forge: our local pub serving lunches and evening meals, fresh langoustines, scallops, steaks, homemade soups and puds, hearty stews, real ales, lattes, teas and espressos. Coal fire, showers, moorings. Booking advisable. Dial-up internet service. Contact Ian or Jackie on 01687 462267

The Pier House: after 10 years Murray and Gwen are taking a sabbatical in 2009, so will not be taking bookings for this season. The website will be periodically updated, so please leave enquiries by email. You will initially receive an "out of office" response, but a personal reply will follow.

Local produce:

Knoydart Organic Lamb: is available by mail order - contact Iain Wilson on 01687 462844

Hand-made whistles: contact Daniel McGinley through his website

Jim Manthorpe Photography: Contact Jim through his website