Boat trips |
- Loch Etive Cruises 01866 822430
- Gemini Cruises, Crinan, pick up from Melfort Pier at extra cost
01852 200175
- Sea.fari Adventures, Easdale 01852 300003
- Farsain Cruises, Craobh Haven 01852 500664
- Caledonian MacBrayne day cruises, Oban 01631 566688
- Craignish Cruises, Ardfern 01852 500540
- Lochawe Boats 01866 833256
- Sealife-adventures.com 01631 571010 |
Fishing |
- Free fishing from the pier (mackerel from July to late August)
- All other fishing is permit fishing - Kilmelford shop 01852 200271
- Fishing lessons at Inverawe, rods provided 01866 822446 |
Corryvreckan whirlpool |
- View Website |
Watersports |
- Ask at the office for availability
- Craobh Haven Watersports 01852 500664 |
Mountain Bikes |
- Ardfern Cycle Hire 01852 500662 |
Horse Riding |
- Ardfern Riding Centre, Appaloosa horses 01852 500632
- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274 |
Clay Pigeon Shoot |
- Brenfield Estate, near Lochgilphead 01546 603274
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Diving |
- Puffin Dive Centre, Oban. 5 star gold palm resort.
Provides a wide variety of diving activities including half day trips and courses 0800 428181* |
Walking |
- See the brochure in the house or ask in the office |
Go Karting |
- Tralee Rally Karting, open weekends and school holidays 01631 720297 |
Aromatherapy etc |
- Treatments available. Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Therapeutic massage 01631 567054* |
Historical Sites |
- Gunpowder factory remains in Melfort
- Standing stones near Kilmartin en route to Lochgilphead
- Ardchattan Priory, founded in 1230 by Vaalliscaulian monks. Open all year. Free |
Museums |
- Kilmartin Archaeological Museum 01546 510278
- Easdale Island Museum (see brochure in office)
- Oban War & Peace Exhibition, Oban. Free entry. |
Restaurants |
- Cuilfail Hotel, Kilmelford, 01852 200274
- Skerry Bistro Bar & Loch Melfort Hotel 01852 200233
- Lord of the Isles Restaurant 01852 500658 |
Crinan Canal |
- Visit the Crinan Canal and watch the boats go by while enjoying something from the coffee shop. |
Castles |
- Barcaldine Castle, 01631 720598
- Camasserie Castle near Kilmartin
- Dunollie Castle, Oban
- Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunbeg By Oban
- Duart Castle, Mull by ferry from Oban 3 miles from ferry, or by motor launch Duchess from
Corran Esplanade Slipway in Oban.
- Inveraray Castle 01499 302203
- Torosay Castle and Gardens. Ferry from Oban, then woodland walk/or narrow gauge steam railway. Ideal day trip both for all the family. Open Easter - mid October. Gardens open all year. |
Gardens |
- Phone or check in the office for opening times;
- Arduaine Gardens 01852 200366*
- Crarae Gardens 01546 866149
- Ardmaddy Gardens 01852 300353
- An Cala Gardens 01852 300237
- Ardchattan Gardens 01631 750274 |
Tours |
- Bowman & MacDougall Tours (Mull/Iona/Staffa) 01631 563221 |
Golf Courses |
- Glencruitten Golf Club, Oban 01631 562868
- Dalmally Golf Club 01631 200619
- Lochgilphead Golf Course 01546 602340
- Machrihanish Golf Course 01586 810213 |
Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park |
- Feed the animals and have a pleasant walk. Turn right at Kilmore and follow the signs. (Closed
end Oct - Mar) 01631 770608 View website |
Swimming |
- Atlantis Leisure Oban 01631 566800
- Lochgilphead 01546 606676* |
Squash, badminton, table tennis |
- Kilmelford Village hall (some equipment available, we recommend you bring your own racquets and balls). Key available from Melfort Pier & Harbour office. |
Oban Distillery |
- Visitor Centre 01631 564262* |
Sea Life Centre |
- Marine life displays (check for seal feeding times) Outdoor adventure playground, picnic area and restaurant. 01631 720386 View website.* |
Cruachan Power Station |
- A fascinating journey into a hollow mountain. Restaurant and visitor centre 01866 822618 View website |
Skiing |
- Ski in the winter months at Aonach Mhor (Glencoe). In summer take the gondola and enjoy the magnificent views. Restaurant at the top. |
Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips |
- Based in Tobermory, on Mull, enjoy a trip in the local waters looking for whales, dolphins and porpoises 01688 400223 |
Beaches |
- Ganavan Sands Oban
- Tralee Beach, Benderloch
- Crinan Ferry, By Lochgilphead |
Relaxation & Stress Management |
- Annie Loughlin, 01852 500558 |
Digital Photography Courses |
- Loch Visions Wildlife Photography & Activities |
Other Links |
Disabled Holiday Info |
- Information for disabled travellers |
Holidays Abroad |
- Hotels and Hotel apartments in Warsaw and Krakow |
Affordable Car Hire & Car Rental Worldwide |
- Every Car Hire |
The Blue Cross Pet Charity |
- Blue Cross |
Inverawe Fisheries & Smokehouse |
- View Website, 01866 822777 |
Melfort House |
Luxury bed and breakfast accommodation - View Website |
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