The islet Eilean na Moine which sits at the western

end of Loch Eilt is partially covered with Caledonian pine and to some degree gives a feeling of the ancient Caledonian forests.
The West Highland Railway line runs directly behind Eilean na Moine along the southern shoreline of Loch Eilt. West Coast Railways operate the steam engine The Jacobite on this line between Fort William and Mallaig. Following the 'Route to the Isles' this railway journey is considered by some to be one of the great railway journeys in the world passing through some of my favourite scenery on the West Coast of Scotland. File 3396.