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Sheila Cameron

Sheila Cameron was brought up in Lochaber where for a while she was a successful and well known runner. A Geography graduate she worked as a teacher in Kenya and Scotland for about 20 years. A keen walker she has been up most of Scotland’s munros and a few other peaks such as Pt Lenana of Mt Kenya, Mount Elgon and Rysy in the High Tatra. Her real passion is for horses, especially Anglo Arabs. We are in a position to accept visiting horses. She also likes dogs and has an inexplicable affection for beagles.

Ronald Cameron

Ronald Cameron a native of Banavie, living in the house which his family began to build round about 1820. It’s probably not finished.

A History graduate, he taught in Kenya, England and Scotland for 25 years. Has climbed extensively in Scotland, Kenya, The Caucuses and the Alps. Completed the munros in 1998. Active white water kayaker and ski tourer. Gaelic speaker with a good knowledge of Lochaber History.

As a couple we have a lively awareness of the outdoor scene in Lochaber and, if required, we can point our guests in the direction of lots of good walks, climbs, paddles, quiet beaches, wildlife etc. We have a deep and long standing commitment to conservation and the environment and participate fully in Highland Council recycling and waste reduction initiatives to ensure that a minimum of material goes from our home and business into landfill.

We share our croft with

• 2 horses; Sonnet, a thoroughbred mare, and Jigsaw an Irish Cob.
• 2 collie dogs; Roy (Am Bodach/ the old man) and Nighneag (pronounced Neenack meaning wee girl). Both dogs love to play fetch ball with children.
• 2 pigs (different ones each summer!)

Comments from our Guest Book

“Thanks to Ronald and Sheila whose local knowledge meant we got the very best from our holiday.”

“Roy (collie dog) was a great companion for us.”

“Perfect. Can’t believe its time to go back to work already.”

“Enjoyed meeting Roy, Flash (horse) and the small pony. Don’t want to leave or go back to school.”

“You quote the Tourist Board Rep as saying that the position of the Barn will be its great selling point. Wrong! Its you, yourselves, who make staying here so special.”

“Ronald and Sheila always seem to be there to offer help and advice when needed but seem to disappear when you don’t need them.”