Further Attractions

Wildlife

  • Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary, Oban. Tel : 01631 720386
  • Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park, New Barran, nr Oban. Tel : 01631 770 608
  • Also refer to 'Cruises' section, as many of them include wildlife viewing.

Distilleries

The following distilleries are some distance away, but you will be glad to know there is a famous whisky shop just along the road in Inveraray (Loch Fyne Whiskies)!

  • Oban Distillery
  • Glengoyne Distillery, nr Killearn
  • Ben Nevis Distillery
  • Springbank Distillery
  • Bunnaahabhain Distillery, Isle of Islay, Port Askaaig - Tel : 01496 840646
  • Bowmore Distillery, Isle of Islay. Tel : 01496 810671
  • Lagavulin Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. Tel : 01496 302400
  • Ardbeg Distillery, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay. Tel : 01496 302244

Dining Out

  • The George Hotel is right at the top of our list - excellent value and good atmosphere in the lounge bar. Tables not bookable. Tel : 01499 302111
  • Loch Fyne Hotel -Tel : 01499 302148
  • The Argyll Hotel - Tel : 01499 302466
  • Fernpoint Hotel - Tel : 01499 302366
  • Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, at Cairndow, a 15 minute drive from Inveraray, serves local seafood. Tel : 01499 600264.
  • Cairndow Stagecoach Inn - Tel : 01499 600286

Dining In

  • The house is very well equipped for the cordon bleu chef (see Inventory).
  • Inveraray is a half hour's drive from the nearest supermarket, but there are specialist foodshops more locally and in the town itself.
  • Family butcher - Alexander Gillespie & Father, Church Square, Inveraray. Tel : 01499 302125.
  • Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd. - seafood shop (and more, veg. etc)
    Tel : 01499 600264

Island Hopping

  • Oban is the place to catch ferries to various islands. Contact Caledonian Macbrain. Tel 01475 650100.
  • For the religious, Iona is worth a visit.
  • We have heard many good reports on the Isle of Gigha with its gardens, wildlife and golf.

Wet Weather

If you have come fully equipped for rain, it won't! Here is a list of suggestions for rainy days if you do have them:

  • Inveraray Jail - Living Museum of the 19th Century Jail. A fascinating visit
  • Inveraray Castle - seat of the Clan Campbell
  • Inveraray Maritime Museum
  • The Bell Tower
  • Auchindrain Township
  • Galleries and shops in Lochgilphead
  • Hill House, Helensburgh
  • Cruachan Power Station (The Hollow Mountain) Tel 01866 822618
  • Drumkinnon Tower, Loch Lomond Shores, by Balloch
  • DVDs - Don't forget there is a selection of DVDs including 'Rob Roy' which we have supplied because of the local connection. Rob Roy lived near Inveraray for a part of his life and had a connection with the Duke of Argyll.

Adventure Activities

  • Quad biking - Quadmania Ltd., Stroncchullin Farm, Blairmore, by Dunoon. Tel : 01369 810246
  • Karting - Tralee Rally Karting, 18 Keil Crofts, Benderloch, by Oban. Tel : 01631 720297
  • Quad Treks, Jet-biking, water-skiing, speed-boat rides, ringo rides, mini quads, archery, and much more at Cameron House, by Loch Lomond, 3miles from Balloch. Tel : 01389 720510.

Highland Games

Highland Games take place in each Highland town over the summer. Inveraray Highland Games is in mid July in the Grounds of the Castle.







Stag - Red Deer






Ben Nevis Distillery Visitor Centre






Loch Fyne






Caledonian Macbrayne on Loch Fyne





Inveraray Jail





Quad biking, Inveraray






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