MEMBERS of the Fort William branch of the Scottish Women’s Institute (SWI) were joined by guest speaker Jim Michie from Loch Shiel Cruises at their April meeting.
Mr Michie told his audience how the loch was formed during the last Ice Age and how the River Shiel connects it to the sea.
He illustrated his talk with historic and scenic slides and told of CalMac founder David MacBrayne beginning the first ferry service in the loch. This was followed by a steamer service linking with mail coaches to Fort William and Arisaig.