Achamore House

Achamore house would be seen as one of the main tourist attractions on the island with the house and gardens being open for the public to come and visit. It is located in the centre of the island originally belonging to the owner of the Island Cian McNeil who sold it in the 19th centaury .It was built in 1884 by John Honeyman owner of the Honeyman and keppie business. However during the late 19th centaury the house was destroyed in a fire having to be rebuilt and designed again by the Honeyman and keppie business. The house is now in the hand of the National Trust with 50 acres of gardens and grounds. The garden is an example of the different Nationalities of the people who have visited the island for example their are southern rata which originally comes from New Zealand flowers like these do well here due to the mild climate the inner Hebrides have to offer.With queen Elizabeth and Victoria both having visited this historic house as recently as 2007 .Since then the owners have set up a B&B with a coffee house being built at the moment with 12 bedrooms to let.