The village has a permanent population of around 200 which is swelled substantially in the summer months. It has a hall in which shows and concerts are presented. It has a great village shop, pub, restaurant and cafe.
Many Sundays between May and October there is a Sunday Market outside the Galley of Lorne Inn selling local produce.
There is an Arts festival around the end of July/beginning of August.
The Ardfern hand pointing to the village