Property for sale in Lochailort
Lochailort lies on the ‘Road to the Isles’ at the head of Loch Ailort, a sea loch, 40 miles west of Fort William on the road to Arisaig and Mallaig. The village and nearby crofts have appeared in films such as Local Hero, Breaking the Waves, and Complicity, boosting the principal industry of tourism. Lochailort came into being in the 1890s when a settlement was built to house the navvies and their families during the construction of the West Highland Railway, from Fort William to Mallaig. The line opened in 1901 and is an impressive feat of engineering that includes 7 tunnels within a few miles of Lochailort and one of the world’s greatest viaducts, made famous by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter films.
If you are looking for property for sale in Lochailort the supply is very limited. To receive details of cottages, bungalows, or houses for sale in Lochailort as soon as they become available, please register your interest with Lochailort estate agents. At the time of writing, there are no flats for sale in Lochailort.
Amenities for Lochailort properties
Lochailort lies in an area of rugged mountains, lush valleys and stunningly beautiful lochs, complemented by an abundance of wildlife including golden eagles. Lochailort Inn is a traditional former staging post with views of the hills of Moidart. The impressive white building sits where the A861 meets the A830 and is the centre of social life in the village. Heading south on the A861 is a fish farm, where salmon and other species are bred. Just off the A861 is Inverailort House, originally a farmhouse but converted in the late 19th century to a handsome, stone-built shooting lodge.
Transport in Lochailort
The railway station in Lochailort is on the West Highland Line between Fort William and Mallaig, and there is also a limited bus service to both destinations.
Surrounding areas
While searching for property to buy or property to rent in Lochailort, which is covered by postcode, PH38, you may also like to consider Arisaig, Mallaig, Glenfinnan, Fort William, Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge, and Fort Augustus.