Lying two and half miles off the west coast of the Mull of Kintyre, the island is a mere 6 miles long. Inhabited since prehistoric times, it is the ancestral home of the Clan MacNeil. With a mild climate and high sunshine hours it was a natural location for Sir James Horlick who, in 1944, created the notable gardens at Achamore House with its rhododendrons and azaleas. Today it is a popular destination for many yachts who berth in the bay to sample the seafood at the Island’s ‘Boathouse’ restaurant.