Lochaber

Lochaber, the ‘Outdoor Capital of the UK’ is one of the finest locations for marine and coastal tourism in Scotland.

Lochaber incorporates several regions, each with its own unique and beautiful character. This mountainous and coastal area offers residents and visitors a huge variety of activities and cultural experiences, which has led to it being dubbed ‘the Outdoor Capital of the UK’. From dramatic volcanic landscapes and white sandy beaches to colourful coastal villages, small islands and turquoise seas, it is one of the finest locations for marine and coastal tourism in Scotland. The biodiversity in Lochaber’s coastal waters is internationally recognised, nationally protected and locally loved. In 2019, the first ever Mission Blue Hope Spot in mainland UK was declared along Scotland’s Argyll coast and islands.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a distinctive partnership of independent colleges and research institutions and boasts centres of excellence and world-class thinking that are pushing the boundaries of academic and applied knowledge in many areas.