Caol sits just to the north of Fort William in the Highland area of Scotland, a largely residential and Gaelic‑rooted community with striking views of Ben Nevis and across Loch Linnhe. It acts as a gateway to the Nevis Range and other outdoor pursuits, and while parts of the area reflect the economic challenges of a post‑industrial Highlands, there is a strong sense of local identity and active community life.
Mallaig is a working fishing port and transport hub on the west coast, best known as the railway terminus of the historic West Highland Line and for ferries linking to Isle of Skye and the Small Isles. Its harbour, seafood trade and dramatic coastal scenery attract visitors year‑round, so the local economy balances traditional fisheries with tourism and transport services, giving the area a lively, seasonal rhythm and a long maritime history.
Postcode districts covering Caol and Mallaig
PH31, PH33, PH34, PH35, PH37, PH38, PH39, PH40, PH41, PH42, PH43, PH44
Neighbouring places
- Mallaig Place 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Caol and Mallaig
PH33 7BW, PH33 7LG, PH33 7HU, PH39 4NX, PH33 7JU, PH33 7LU, PH34 4DZ, PH33 7EN, PH33 7HT … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 70.1 miles112.7 km
- Glasgow International Airport 87.8 miles141.3 km
- Lochailort Railway Station 6.6 miles10.7 km
- Beasdale Railway Station 8 miles12.9 km
Hotels in Caol and Mallaig Ad
Schools in Caol and Mallaig
- Arisaig Primary School Primary
- Banavie Primary School Primary
- Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Loch Abar Primary
- Caol Primary School Primary
- Eigg Primary School Primary
- Invergarry Primary School Primary
- Inverie Primary School Primary
- Lady Lovat Primary School Primary
- Lochaber High School Secondary
- Mallaig High School Secondary
- Mallaig Primary School Primary
- Muck Primary School Primary
- Rum Primary School Primary
- Spean Bridge Primary School Primary
- St Columba's RC Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Druim Chosaidh Mountains 8.2 miles13.1 km
- Arisaig House Estate 9.1 miles14.7 km
- Mallaig Harbour Harbour 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Traigh House Estate 9.8 miles15.7 km
- Armadale Castle Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km
- Ostaig House Estate 14.2 miles22.8 km
- Dun Grugaig Archaeological site 14.9 miles24 km
- Dun Telve Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Dun Troddan Archaeological site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Lochiel Forest Forest 16.1 miles26 km
- Glenquoich Forest Forest 18.6 miles29.9 km