Fishing
Please view our fishing page for further information about tarrif's and boat hire.
The Coast, Islands and Ferries
Argyll has a stunning coastline to explore which is only fifteen minutes away and stretches over 2800 miles, longer than the coast of France.
The Hebridean Islands are easy to reach by regular ferries, from Oban, Kennacraig, Tayinloon and Claonaig, which are all under an hours drive.
The mainland and the Islands have some fantastic beaches, which will keep the children happy for hours. Private boat trips can be arranged locally to include mackeral fishing or going to visit the third largest whirlpool in the world!! www.seafari.co.uk/oban www.sealife-adventures.com www.divescotland.com
For more information on Caledonian MacBrayne Hebridiean and Clyde Ferries (timetables and fares etc.) visit www.calmac.co.uk
Shopping
Sunday papers are sold in Kilmartin village shop. Lochgilphead which is 20 minutes drive has a large super market, petrol station and good local shops. We also have a excellent smokery in the village producing delicous smoked fish.
Eating Out
There are an abundance of good restaurants in easy motoring distance which cater for all tastes with some excellent sea food. www.crinanhotel.com www.cairnbaan.com www.tayvallich-inn.com
www.lochmelfort.co.uk www.galleyoflorne.co.uk Crafty kitchens (Ardfern)
www.kilmartinhotel.com www.eeusk.com
Gardens
There are a number of fine gardens open to the public, which thrive in the gulf stream conditions. Stonefield Castle, Crarae, Duntrune Castle, Arduaine and Achamore garden on the Isle of Gigha are all in easy reach. www.gardens-of-argyll.co.uk
Golf
If you are a golfer the area has many challenging golf courses at Lochgilphead, Tarbert, Oban, Inveraray, Machrihanish and on the islands of Islay, Gigha and Arran. www.uk-golfguide.com/scotland www.lochgilphead-golf.com
History
The local area is steeped in history with many archaeological sites with the greatest concentration found in the Kilmartin area. There is an excellent museum in the village of Kilmartin dedicated to the pre- history of Argyll. www.kilmartin.org
Whisky Tours
Visit one of the Whisky Distilleries on Islay, Jura or Tobermoray. www.scotchwhisky.net
Other places of intrest in the local area www.inverarayjail.co.uk
www.inveraray-castle.com www.visitcruachan.co.uk www.sealsanctuary.co.uk/oban1.html www.obanrarebreeds.com
www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochawe/kilchurncastle
Riding- We have some fantastic country to explore on horse back . www.brenfield.co.uk www.horserides.co.uk
Cycling - www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk |
