Classical Music in
Beautiful Churches
Mansion Houses
and Village Halls

The venues for the Loch Shiel Spring Festival are as interesting as they are varied.

This beautiful 18th century pine-panelled mansion house hotel is situated in its own grounds overlooking Loch Shiel, and Ben Nevis and the monument marking the spot where Prince Charles Edward Stuart raised the Standard at the commencement of the 1745 Jacobite Rising. Amidst magnificent scenery its proprietors offer the warmth and welcome of a Highland home.

This traditional village Hall sits close by the Water at the south end of the Loch. Its raised stage and facilities mean that somewhat larger audiences can be accommodated and the acoustics are good. In addition to the festival, this versatile amenity is the venue for weddings, indoor bowls, country dancing and opera. There are plans to upgrade the hall during the winter with new stage lighting and catering facilities. Available for functions throughout the year.

Situated under a mile from the Shielbridge Hall this church is known for its unusual and very attractive internal roof structure. The church is ideal for choral concerts, with a good organ and acoustics. Outside the view is of the flat ground to Loch Shiel and the hills beyond with the distinctive outline of Ben Resipole.

Before entering this attractive highland church, you cannot fail to enjoy the commanding view over Loch Shiel. The interior is no less beautiful and with its excellent acoustics it is a principal venue for concerts during the Loch Shiel Spring Festival.

Located between the villages of Acharacle and Salen, this twentieth century house overlooks a lochan nestling in 16 acres of woodland. Red deer frequently join the resident grey horses to graze in the grounds and the call of a buzzard soaring overhead is often heard. Below, some Loch Shiel Spring Festival sponsors and guests relaxing in the drawing room of Refollen after a recital.

Located in the village of Strontian on Loch Sunart, this twenty-first century school provides excellent facilities for the community's education and leisure.