The Visitors' Centre at Ardnamurchan Point Lighthouse was opened in 1996. As well as a cafe and shop, the Trustees of the Ardnamurchan Lighthouse Trust were able to raise funds to create an extensive exhibition in the former Head Keeper's house. The exhibition cost a considerable sum of money but, at the time, grants were easier to come by than they are now. Despite the difficulties, with the generous assistance of Lochaber Geopark, one of the rooms was completely refurbished in 2009 to create a geology room, and the Trustees are now looking to make further changes.
One possibility being actively considered is to present an exhibit about activities around Ardnamurchan, in Loch Sunart and the Sound of Mull during the Second World War. For example, Tobermory was the base for HMS Western Isles, where crews for RN ships escorting Atlantic convoys were trained in anti-submarine warfare.
If anyone has any information, maps, objects or pictures which the Trust might use, we'd be very grateful if you would get in touch through The Diary at kilchoandiary@btinternet.com
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