All Where to Eat

The Cruachan A La Carte Restaurant next to Portsonachan’s hotel accommodation offers fresh local and seasonal produce and truly mouth-watering dishes, with a focus on the best that Argyll and Bute, and the whole West of Scotland has to offer. Dine in our onsite restaurant and enjoy beautiful loch views as you indulge in our delightful dishes. We cater for Read more…

At the historic heart of Inveraray you’ll find The George Hotel, a multi award winning family run boutique hotel, cocktail bar, pub, restaurant, open air terrace and garden bar. The hotel rooms are all sympathetically renovated, from twin rooms to feature suites, antiques and open fires, there is a fabulous choice. The George is a pet friendly hotel. Live music Read more…

An independent swimming pool, soft-play and cafe with additional rooms, for hosting a variety of activities at competitive prices. Team building, personal development, parties, personal and small group therapy/well-being and much more. Take the plunge and try one of our exciting water-based classes, such as Aqua Cycling or FloatFit or enjoy splashing about during Family Fun! Let your wee ones Read more…

Polly’s Coffee Stop is located at Lock 10, along the Crinan Canal, about 1 Mile west of Cairnbaan. This quirky horsebox take-away café is a must visit for walkers, cyclists and dog walkers taking in the idyllic Crinan Canal towpath. For those navigating the canal its also a fabulous chance to grab a welcome drink and snack whilst you transit Read more…

Salty Dog Cafe is a small, independent & dog friendly cafe in Lochgilphead run by Eilidh Thomsen and her small team. The Cafe opened its doors in December 2017 and although a relatively new addition to the town, Eilidh’s extensive experience in the hospitality industry and yummy food has rapidly made it a firm favourite. The cafe offers a wide Read more…

Stonefield Castle is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial architecture. Built in 1837, the Castle stands high on the famous Kintyre peninsula, commanding spectacular panoramic views over Loch Fyne. In keeping with its unique location and character, many of the original period furnishings have been retained to complement the timeless ambience that is Stonefield Castle. There are 36 individually and Read more…

We are a long-established family run smokehouse. We take great pride in our smoked products, for example smoked salmon, trout and mackerel which are all hand sliced, interleaved and vacuum packed to the customer’s requirements. We are based at the south end of Loch Awe in the small village of Ford on the West coast of Scotland. MURRAY SMOKED PRODUCTS Read more…

The Square Peg Sandwich Bar in Lochgilphead is a popular take-away selling home-baking (made on site) and hot & cold rolls and snacks.  Try their organic and Rainforest Alliance approved Tikki coffee served by barista trained staff. The sandwich bar also has a free tap water refill station. The shop has four other shopping departments. Opening Times Open Monday to Read more…

The Crinan Hotel sits at the north end of the Crinan Canal which connects Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean. Crinan is a tiny picturesque fishing village with a population of just under 80 inhabitants and for over 200 years the Crinan Hotel has been the centre of this little community. Today the Crinan Hotel is an international meeting point Read more…

 Welcome to Port Bàn – on the West Coast of Scotland Port Bàn is a secluded haven, situated near Kilberry on the beautiful unspoilt coastline of the Knapdale Peninsula, where you can take pleasure from panoramic views across the sea to Islay and Jura. The sheer beauty of the landscape and the rich diversity of wildflowers and wildlife makes Port Read more…

One of the key attractions in Argyll and Bute on Scotland’s west coast, Kilmartin Museum re-opened in September 2023 following a period of vital redevelopment work. A custodian of the artefacts that come from Kilmartin Glen, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes, the Museum houses a collection with a Nationally Significant status, offering visitors of all ages a fascinating insight Read more…