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The Ghost Ship - Caol Beach, Corpach, Scotland, UK

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Located near Fort William in the Highlands, the Old Boat of Caol - like many Scottish fables - has an origin tale that takes place on a dark and stormy night. As a country that is almost completely surrounded by water in the north-east Atlantic, it is no surprise why Scottish history is inextricably linked to the sea. Scots (or ‘Scotti’) themselves first arrived in this land by way of Ireland as they crossed the sea, and even our ancient forebearers like the Picts were described as talented seafarers.

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​Regions of Scotland such as Orkney were said to be home to Britain’s ‘first farmers’ around 6,000 years ago and some historians suggest that these communities traded with their Scandinavian neighbours etc. With an impressive coastline (and suitably impressive lighthouses to match) it makes sense that Scotland has many natural harbours that have made it an apt environment for boating and this includes the picturesque Corpach near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.

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​​With natural protection from the Corpach Basin, the site has played a crucial role over the years as a harbour during both the First and Second World War. History truly comes to life, however, when we gaze upon the Corpach shipwreck or ‘Old Boat of Caol’ which can be found lying majestically - yet at an odd angle - by the shores of Loch Linnhe that are overlooked by Ben Nevis; the tallest mountain in the United Kingdom.

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