Not all the old ferry crossings in Scotland have been replaced by bridges. The Corran Ferry, operated by the Highland Council, is one of few remaining. When a new and larger ferry, the Corran, arrived on the route in 2001.

The ferry crosses Loch Linnhe, some nine miles south of Fort William, at the Corran Narrows. The route of the ferry lies on one of the ancient drove routes to Central Scotland and its cattle markets from the Hebrides. 

To the west the ferry permits direct access to the Ardnamurchan Peninsula, via the pretty village of Strontian. It also provides a link to the short ferry crossing to Mull from Lochaline, thirty miles to the south west. On the eastern side it links directly to the main A82 as it makes its way from Fort William down through Glencoe then to all points south; or down the coast to Oban. 

The eastern slipway (the Fort William side) is known as Nether Lochaber. The western side of the crossing is guarded by the extremely attractive Corran Lighthouse. It is also the location of the Inn at Ardgour, adjacent to the ferry slipway. 

In late 2001 the ferry ‘Rosehaugh’ was replaced by a new larger ferry, the ‘Corran’, built in Hull for £2.9m. The Corran brought additional capacity to the crossing. The crossing itself only takes minutes and sailing across the loch remains quite a smooth crossing even in the harshest of weather.

On the Ardgour side of the lake stands the Corran Lighthouse, located on the shores of Loch Linnhe, which has been converted from the original lighthouse keepers' cottages into luxurious holiday accommodation comprising 5 double/twin en-suite bedrooms. Built in 1857 by Robert Louis Stevenson's father, the lighthouse was one of a chain marking the route to the Caledonian Canal. The separate lighthouse is still in operation but without the fog horn!