The Area

Information on Tighnabruaich and surroundings

beachTighnabruaich and Cowal provide some of the most stunning scenery in the world, ideally located to provide that remote feeling, whilst still within easy distance of many interesting places to visit. A short ferry trip for example will take you to the popular village of Tarbert on Loch Fyne and then on to explore the Kintyre peninsula. A fine day trip!

With a base in Tighnabruaich you are free to explore the points of interest that the West Coast of Scotland has to offer from the old jail and castle in Inverary to Oban, or if you wish to “shop til you drop” then Glasgow is the place.

Tighnabruaich itself provides a selection of shops for local supplies including two grocers, a post office, three tea rooms, two gift shops and a doctor’s surgery.
There are also three pubs, all of which serve food, and a special local bistro with superb sea food which is to be highly recommended although booking is essential (we can do this for you).

sailingSailing, Golf, Cycling, Fishing and Walking are popular pastimes in the area. Tighnabruaich has its own Sailing School and Golf Course, as well as a professionally skippered boat taking fishing parties out on day trips.

TighnabruaichThere are a number of well sign posted walks in the area that take in the panoramic views and some beautiful, unspoilt beaches.

Tighnabruaich is renowned for its friendly, polite locals and peaceful, laidback life style.

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Useful Links

General Information

Argyll Online

Cowal and Dunoon

Kyles of Bute

Isle of Bute Guide 

Guide to Kintyre Peninsula

Travel Information

Caledonian MacBrayne Ferries

Western Ferries

Activities

Tighnabruaich Sailing School

Millcroft Lavendar - local lavendar farm

Kyles of Bute Golf Course 

Kyles of Bute Sailing Club

PS Waverley - the last sea-going paddle-steamer in the world, calls in at Tighnabruaich 

River Rocket - fun, fast boat trips, based at Holy Loch Marina, can call in at Tighnabruaich  

Quadmania - Quadmania Activity Centre provides daily Quad Biking and Clay Target Shooting in Blairmore

Inverary Castle 

Inverary Jail

Benmore Botanic Gardens - near Dunoon  

Highland Horse Riding - riding centre in Tarbert

Boat trips on the MFV Morag (available during the summer months): email donaldinter@aol.com or call to enquire on 01700 811538 or 07799661493.

Eating Out

Holy Loch Coffee Shop, Sandbank, Dunoon

The Oystercatcher, Otter Ferry

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