History

Links to Local Places

Eating and Drinking

Lord of the Isles www.lordoftheisles.co.uk 01852 500658

This bar /restaurant in spectacular surroundings looking on to Craobh Haven Marina and the islands has an enviable reputation for excellent food, wines and beer.

Galley of Lorne www.galleyoflorne.co.uk 01852 500284

A 17th century drover inn with traditional public bar, lounge bar and restaurant in Ardfern, overlooking Loch Craignish.

Crafty Kitchen 01852 500303

Cafe & Gift shop in Ardfern, serving coffee & food, using local produce.

Loch Melfort Hotel www.lochmelfort.co.uk 01852 200233

Dining options to suit every budget, taste, appetite and occasion with beautiful sea loch views.

Shower of Herring www.showerofherring.co.uk 01852 200345

Bar/restaurant, part of Melfort Village, offering music and theme nights.

Activities

Lunga Stables www.lungaridingstables.co.uk 01852 500632

Offering the unique ranch style experience of riding western, as well as conventional English riding, on well trained horses and ponies. Lessons, children's pony rides and pony days, trail riding and even pub rides are available.

Craobh Haven www.watersportscotland.co.uk 01852 500665

Watersports

Boat and Kayak hire, sailing tuition and RYA powerboat courses. Currently closed

Craobh Haven www.craobhmarina.co.uk 01852 500222

Marina

250 berths with chandlery.

Corrie Cook School, Craobh Haven www.corriecookschool.com 01852 500305 Inspiring surroundings, great fun, day classes and residential. bespoke packages. Cook then eat.

Farsain cruises duncancraobh@gmail.com 07880714165

Cruises and trips daily from Craobh Haven featuring spectacular whirlpools, abundant wildlife and the truly wonderful Argyll scenery.

Sea Leopard www.craignishcruises.co.uk 07747023038

Guided wildlife boat trips and private charters from Ardfern to Corryvreckan Whirlpool, Jura, Scarba and the Garvellach Islands on purpose built catamaran Sea Leopard II.

SeaLife Adventures www.sealife-adventures.com

Whalewatching and wildlife cruises out of Clachan Seil.

Jenny Wren Boat Charter www.jennywrenboatcharter.com Tel 01852 500779 All year round 'Adventures to the Corryvreckan whirlpool and beyond' , wildlife,fishing, distilleries, unique Fish, Fillet & Fry package, fast ferry and special occasions.

Dive Scotland www.divescotland.com

Divinf trips out of Clachan Seil

Arduaine www.nts.org.uk/Property/Arduaine-Garden/ 0844 493226

Gardens

Coastal garden with a collection of rhododendrons, azaleas, magnolias, Blue Tibetan poppies, giant Himalayan lilies and Chatham Island forget-me-nots. Stroll through the woodland to the coastal viewpoint or relax in the water garden.

Kilmartin House Museum www.kilmartin.org 01546 510278

Museum, cafe and shop in Kilmartin Glen, site of ancient cairns, stones and rock art.

Duncan of Farsain explaining the corryvreckan

Further Afield

Caledonian MacBrayne www.calmac.co.uk 0800 066 5000

Timetables and itinerary details for ferry routes from Oban and other local ports.

Easdale Island www.easdalemuseum.org 01852 300173

Folk Museum

Small museum with displays depicting a range of topics from the slate industry and further local history

Dunollie Castle www.dunollie.org 01631 570550

For more than 1000 years Clan Chiefs and Lords of Lorn ruled large areas of Argyll and the Isles from Dunollie. Today Dunollie Castle remains the seat and ancestral home of Clan MacDougall and stands as an iconic monument to the history of the area. Standing guard over Oban Bay, the superbly located museum and castle provide an exciting journey of discovery for visitors

Inveraray Castle www.inveraray-castle.com 01499 302203

& Gardens

Ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll with beautiful gardens.

Inveraray Jail www.inverarayjail.co.uk 01499 302381

Living museum where real people portray life in a 19th century prison.

Scottish Beaver Trial www.scottishbeavers.org.uk/visit-knapdale/

Site of beaver reintroduction and woodland walks.

Auchindrain www.auchindrain.org.uk/ 01499 500235

Township

Open air museum, tea room and shop.