of islets just off the point in the Sound of Sleat and are known for their fine silvery shell sand beaches. Sandaig can be accessed by foot from the main Glenelg to Arnisdale Road. Notable people Alasdair Mac Mhaighstir Alasdair, (1698-1770) legendary Scottish Gaelic poet, officer during the Jacobite Uprising of 1745, and Gaelic tutor to Prince Charles Edward Stuart spent his last years at Sandaig Terry Nutkins, (1946-2012) naturalist, television presenter and author, and in his youth was one of Gavin Maxwell's otter keepers. Neil M. Gunn, novelist, spent holidays with his sister Mary and her husband Dr Keillor who was the local GP, and regarded it as his second home. Gavin Maxwell, (1914–1969) was a Scottish naturalist and author, best known for Ring of Bright Water (1960), his account of his life at Sandaig with his pet otter Mijbil. (Frederick) Anthony Hamilton Wills, 2nd Baron Dulverton (1915–1992) owner of Eilanreach Estate on which Sandaig is situated. Dr Samuel Johnson and James Boswell stayed at the inn now known as Ferry House, on their tour of the Highlands in 1773 later published as Journey to the Western Isles of Scotland (1775). References External links Glenelg Scotland The Glenelg and Arnisdale tourist information guide that promotes the wildlife and scenery of the area to visitors. Populated places in Lochalsh Ferries of Scotland