What to do around the estate and environs

 

Lunga Estate is situated on the West Coast of Scotland around 2 hours north of Glasgow and 26 miles south of the Town of Oban.

The Estate is just up from the the new village and Marina of Craobh Haven and stretches all the way over to the village of Ardfern

Riding

 

Lunga Riding Stables

Boating

 

Farsain Cruises, Daily motor trips from Craobh Haven 500664
Sea Leopard Cruises, Daily Motor trips from Ardfern
Loch Lomond SeaplaneThe ultimate rich mans game fly over the Whirlpool or be taken wherever!!
Crystal Yacht Charter, Sailing training and Yacht hire Craobh Haven
Scottish Yacht Charter, Sailing training and Yacht hire Craobh Haven
Seafari: high speed thrilling rides out to Corryvreckan and garvellochs from Easdale
Mark and Helen with Watersports Scotland in Carobh Haven
or last but not least Tony will take you out on his lovely little boat for a sail ask at the Lord for details

Golf

 

Oban Glencruiten Golf Course 22.5 miles
Lochgilphead Golf Club 18.6 miles
Macrihanish Golf Club 71.6 miles

Castles

 

This area of Scotland is riddled in castles although most are small and often ruined. Ancient Duns abound such as the Castle of the black dog to be seen by the Craobh Haven to Oban road, Kilmartin has Kilmartin Castle and the dramatic ruins of Carnasserie, built for Bishop Carswell around 1565 well worth a visit with dungoens and battlements.
Inveraray further afield has Inveraray castle open to the public and the home of the Dukes of Argyll. Oban has Dunnolie, Dunstaffnage and Gylen Castle on Kerrera three old MacDougall stronholds north by Appin has castle Stalker on its own tiny islet. Loch awe has a number of dramatic castles hidden on the loch.

Museums

 

Kilmartin - Museum of ancient culture
Inveraray Jail A living museum
Hope MacDougall Collection - Oban
Auchindrain Township museum .

Eating and Drinking

 

There is plenty of places to eat and drink in the area Craobh Haven boasts a pub -lord of the isles with a good resteraunt , A short walk or drive over the bumpy road to the other side will bring you to the metropolis of Ardfern with a very well stocked shop Ardfern village store. Shellfish can be bought directly form the Offishell pound Lobsters, crabs and mussels. The Crafty Kitchen sells delicious hearty meals and has a very well stocked gift shop with treats for all the family and a good selection of books.The Galley of Lorne has a bar and a huge airy restaurant. The Ardfern Marina has a chandlery were you can pick up all your wet weather gear, and fishing kit

Further afield you can drive south towards Lochgiphead passing the Cairn Restaurant and the Kilmartin pub. With the world famous Crinan Hotel and tea shop just a few miles off the road