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Easdale - and the slate Islands

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A LITTLE south of the West Highlands hub of Oban lies a small chain of islands in an idyllic location. Their neat white- washed cott ages present an attractive picture and film-makers have raved over their location for years. These are the slate islands of Luing, Seil and Easdale and for a time they thrummed with industry as their workers strove to roof the world. With the slate islands looking out to the Atlantic and truly beautiful views of the mountains of Mull, you’ll see West Highlands scenery at its very best.

No wonder that you might get a feeling of déjà vu if you visit for the first time because several films have been made here. The conservation island of Easdale stood in for Camusfearna in Ring of Bright Water, Ellenabeich featured in The Bridal Path as does much of Argyll and the Donald Sutherland Second World War spy thriller Eye of the Needle was also filmed here. Slate quarrying on Easdale ceased on a commercial basis in 1911 and you can find out about the history of the industry at the island’s fascinating museum. You get the same feeling about the island. You can walk round it in minutes but you’d miss an awful lot if you did. Once you’’ve stepped off the wee ferry from Ellenabeich after your three-minute crossing you’ll see the marvellous spanking new village hall, worth a visit in itself.

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