Pennan

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In 1983 Pennan was one of two main locations used for the film 'Local Hero' and many locals were involved in scenes of a dance in the village hall. The beach parts were shot in Arisaig.

Pennan sits at the base of a north-facing cliff looking out to sometimes stormy seas. There is just enough space between the bottom of the cliffs and the sea for a single row of dwellings, many placed gable end on to the sea to reduce their exposure to the elements. In 2007 many parts of the village were damaged by a mudslide from the cliffs behind.

Today many of the houses are holiday homes but the village is popular with tourists and with local artists.