Duror is situated approximately half way between Oban and Fort William on the beautiful West coast of the Highlands of Scotland. Just 6 miles south of historic Glen Coe it is also in the heart of the historic lands of Appin, scene of the famous and mysterious Appin Murder immortalised in R.L Stevenson's "Kidnapped". Acharn Farm was the actual last home of James Stewart of the Glen who was wrongly hanged for the murder he did not commit and the ruins of his house site outside Ach-na-Sith.

Duror is ideally situated for touring the Highlands North and South with many attractions available within an hour's drive in either direction, including Glen Coe, Ben Nevis and the 'Road to the Isles' to the North, with Loch Ness just half an hour on from Fort William, and to the South, Oban with it's attractions and ferry access to Mull and the Islands, with the historic Kintyre peninsular including Kilmartin Glen, site of many pre-historic monuments including Dunadd the ancient hillfort capital of Alba, a little further beyond.

Locally, attractions include beach, hill and forest walks, pony riding, fishing, boat and cycle hire. Skiing is available at Aonach Mor. Fort William and at Glen Coe during the usual winter months. There are two hotels within easy walking distance where reasonably priced meals and pub snacks can be had, together with two award winning seafood restaurants, at Kentallen (2 miles) and Port Appin (6 miles) where excellent menus are available. The road to Fort William also offers a large range of hotels where a good variety of meals to cater for all tastes (and pockets) can be had.

With Castle Stalker close by, Ach-na-sith is a prime location for anyone looking for adventures, walking, site seeing and fantastic scenery.

Duror has it's own village shop/post office where the usual essentials can be had, with a larger Co-op available at Ballachulish just 5 miles up the road and the larger centres of Oban and Fort William have Tesco's and Safeway's supermarkets.

Fresh eggs from our own small flock of free-range chickens are usually available, and our sheep and Dexter cattle graze the fields.