Extra Information

Post: Post Office in Achiltibuie.  Mail goes out at 9.30am.  Post Box near the phone box in Altandhu is nearest, post lifted at 9.15am
Shops: Polbain Stores is licensed and stocks most things, including English Newspapers (advised to order).  No Sunday Papers anywhere.  Achiltibuie store is fairly limited, sells petrol and diesel.
Bars: Am Fuaran (The Well) in Altandhu, food at midday and evenings.  Closed on Sundays.  The Summer Isles Bar is in Achiltibuie and is open on Sundays.
The Smokehouse: In Altandhu, sells a good variety of meat and fish
Hydroponicum: Guided tours available, explains in detail the process.  Fascinating!
Seafood: Order lobster, crab, prawns from Lance Wilding in Altandhu, next door to the smokehouse.  He rows in Reiff bay
Fresh Meat: Order through Polbain Stores for Friday Delivery
Cruises: Round the Summer Isles on the Hectoria from Badentarbat Pier.  The cruise lasts for 3½ hours, this includes 1 hour ashore.

A.M. 10.30 Departure - P.M. 2.15 Departure

Lots of seals and seabirds to be seen.  No booking necessary.  No cruise on Sunday.

Seafishing: "The Hectoria" also does fishing trips, 6-9pm.  Book in advance at the Post Office.
Dust Bin: Emptied on Mondays.

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