Mallaig is a compact fishing port on the west coast of Highland, Scotland, sitting on the Sound of Sleat and looking across to the Isle of Skye. It is the western terminus of the scenic West Highland line from Fort William - the route famed for the Jacobite steam train and views of the Glenfinnan Viaduct - and functions as a busy ferry hub for services to Skye and the Small Isles.
Originally built up in the 19th century as a fishing harbour, Mallaig still relies on fishing and aquaculture alongside a strong seasonal tourism trade; the working quay and local fish market remain important. The town retains Gaelic and crofting connections and feels lively in summer with boat traffic and day-trippers, but it keeps a quiet, community-focused character for much of the year.
Postcode districts covering Mallaig
Neighbouring places
- Caol and Mallaig Ward 9 miles14.5 km
Example postcodes in Mallaig
PH41 4RB, PH41 4RQ, PH41 4RD, PH41 4PZ, PH41 4QU, PH41 4RL, PH41 4RE, PH41 4RN, PH41 4RJ … See all
Transport links
- Inverness Airport 76.1 miles122.5 km
- Glasgow International Airport 94.5 miles152.1 km
- Mallaig Railway Station 0.3 miles0.4 km
- Morar Station 2.3 miles3.7 km
Hotels near Mallaig Ad
- West Highland Hotel 3 0.2 miles0.3 km
- Morar Hotel 3 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Toravaig House Hotel 4 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Eilean Iarmain 3 9.9 miles15.9 km
Schools in Mallaig
- Mallaig High School Secondary
- Mallaig Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Mallaig Harbour Harbour 0.3 miles0.5 km
- Traigh House Estate 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Armadale Castle Estate 5.9 miles9.6 km
- Ostaig House Estate 7 miles11.3 km
- Arisaig House Estate 7.2 miles11.6 km
- Druim Chosaidh Mountains 15 miles24.1 km
- Dun Telve Archaeological site 15.8 miles25.4 km
- Dun Troddan Archaeological site 16 miles25.7 km
- Dun Grugaig Archaeological site 16 miles25.8 km
- Kinloch Castle Estate 17.3 miles27.8 km