Cushendall is an attractive village nestled in the Heart of the Glens of Antrim between the hills and the sea of Moyle. The area's natural beauty was officially confirmed when it was designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). It is located at the bottom of Ballyeamon, one of the famous nine glens. Its central location and wide range of services and activities contribute to its well-deserved title of ‘Capital of the Glens’. The area has a varied and fascinating history with evidence of settlement from Neolithic times. Many monuments can be found from the Stone Age and early Christian period.

Scottish Links

There have always been strong links with Scotland and the Mull of Kintyre is only 16 miles from the Cushendall coast. Indeed until the middle of last century, Cushendall would have looked towards Scotland, as it was easier to travel across the sea than across the mountainous areas which surround the village.

The Scottish connections are still strong today, and many of the families within Cushendall are proof of this and have Scottish surnames. This mix of Scottish and Irish culture has always meant that ‘Cushendall and the Glens have always been known place apart’.