Aodann

31/10/2026

We're thrilled that EmbraceScotland has featured us in their latest blog - its all about hidden gems and I sent them information about wartime Loch Ewe including the Arctic Convoy Museum and the trail map that you can download from their website. Thank you Embrace Scotland!

Discover Hidden Gems in Scotland, recommended by local self-catering owners. Explore hidden beaches, historic trails and scenic viewpoints.

27/10/2026

The Tour de France is coming to Scotland! Sadly not quite as far north as Aodann 😥 When we lived in Kent we were very excited when it came close to home. It went through Sissinghurst so we turned out to watch it but if I'm honest it was a bit of a disappointment. There wasn't much of a cavalcade with it and we ended up with really stiff necks because you stand on the side of the road looking right (in this case) for ages to spot it coming and then its gone by you in about milli second! By which time your neck is realy stiff!!! 😃 Has anyone seen the Tour?

The full route for the 2027 Tour de France has been announced today by race organisers, A.S.O, in Paris.

13/08/2026

The bat walk sounds great!

Recent guests have reported lots of bats flying around Aodann - we are happy with this as the eat midges and they can munch their way through A LOT in one evening.

06/08/2026

Our local shop Poolewe Village Store & Post Office has some great local produce - they are also lovely people.

Do check it out when you are staying or in the area and shop local!

'Another delivery of newly picked Fresh Croft produce - also including broccoli, kale, tomatoes and garlic'

06/08/2026

A good gift for someone interested in the history of the war.

This year we published a guide for visitors to take home as a souvenir. The booklet not only contains information about the Arctic Convoys to the Soviet Union and the history of the Museum itself, but also veterans' stories and rare images of Loch Ewe and the convoys during WW2. It has been very popular so we have made it available as a digital download from our online shop. We can also post out a hard copy if preferred. It only costs £2 and all proceeds go to support the Arctic Convoy Museum. Get your copy at the link below.
https://shop.racmp.org/products/souvenir-booklet-the-arctic-convoys-to-the-soviet-union-digital-copy?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

30/07/2026

The out-and-back walk to Slaggan is a favourite of ours - have you done it? Its a good one for when it has been wet and other walks are boggy because it is pretty much all on a track until you get to the end.

A friend and I walked out there in January and the weather was so wonderful we were able to take off our coats, sit on them on the cliff top and just listen to the sea - it was magical!

I can't imagine what it was like to live there tho, it must have been quite brutal.

28/07/2026

Lovely old picture of Poolewe, what do you notice? No cars!!!!

We're sorry to miss this guided walk which looks a great opportunity to learn more about the village.

This Monday morning, we thought we would share with you anold photo from Poolewe. It shows Mary Mitchell (aunt of Nancy Dumas), and was taken during WWII. The building on the right is the Reading Room, now demolished, a centre of learning for the village, where the use of a library was available for a few pennies. Buildings L-R: Willie 'Boa' MacRae's House, Urquhart's Shop (general merchant), "Pluddy's" House, "Heatherlea" with d**e, and Poolewe Hotel.

And a wee reminder that Museum Trustee Pauline Butler will be leading a guided walk this Wednesday 29th July at 3.30pm in Poolewe. Pauline will lead you through various aspects of the village's built and social history, including the school, churches, bridge construction, stories of wartime and seafaring, the Nurses’ House, Pool House, Inverewe Estate, Londubh Burial Ground and more.

There are more details about what to expect over on TicketSource (link below) where you can book or contact the Museum if you prefer. The walk is free to attend.

17/06/2026

Some important advice here about watching seals from the water. Useful and important for for kayak and paddle board users.

Thank you Gairloch Marine Wildlife Centre & Cruises for sharing.

17/06/2026

Interesting article in the FT this month about architecture in Scotland with a focus on the "hobbity" houses designed by architect Stuart Bagshaw. At the end of the article it mentions Lewies Croft which is along the road from us, you can't see it from the road as it is set quite a way back.

We visited Mark, the owner, when it was under construction, he was doing it pretty much all himself and it was a real labour of love. To see it now finished, well, it is a real triumph! You can rent it for stays making another wonderful option in our corner of the Highlands. (I'll pop a link in the comments)

Some called it ‘a hobbit house’, but it replanted an architectural seed that is now blooming beautifully

31/05/2026

If you are in the area on one of these dates, this will be really interesting.
If you cant make it, then we strongly recommend a self guided walk using the map you can buy in the museum. Or, if available, booking a guided walk with Jeremy for a donation to the museum. We have done both and got a lot out of it each time.
There really is something very special about this historic site.

Highlife Highland Ranger Katie Grant will be leading a guided walk of the Achtercairn Archaeology Trail next month - and again in July - with Jeremy Fenton - what a team 😊

So as well as hearing about the Roundhouses and Archaeological remains, it is a chance to discover how plants were used by people in the past, to heal, to build and to produce what they needed. Perfect for curious minds and nature lovers alike.

For more details and to book, see https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/plants-in-the-past-ethnobotanical-tales-on-the-archaeology-trail-tickets-1990100289538?aff=ebdssbdestsearch