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GreyGull Restaurant |
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The Grey Gull Inn is renowned for it's good food, using mainly local produce wherever possible. Menus are revised daily and the daily Chef's Specials are well worth a try. Meals can be enjoyed in the relaxed atmosphere of the restaurant where an professional service is guaranteed. |
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There’s just so much to see in Mid Argyll, whatever your tastes! |
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| Mid Argyll |
Climb to the top of Dunadd Hill, just a few miles from the hotel, and you will follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s ancient kings. Dunadd was the capital of the Scottish kingdom of Dalriada in 500AD.
There are more than 350 ancient monuments within a six-mile radius of the village of Kilmartin : 150 of them are prehistoric. Visit the standing stones and cairns scattered throughout the valley. Kilmartin Museum House is a visitor centre for local archaeology and landscape interpretation. www.kilmartin.org
Built between 1565 and 1572, Carnasserie Castle is on a ridge above the Kilmartin valley. A short walk takes you up to this magnificent castle. Although now a ruin, you can still climb the steps for magnificent views of the valley. |
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| Kintyre |
The colourful fishing village of Tarbert is well worth a visit. Tarbert is a yachtsman’s paradise with a safe harbour and is a popular stopping off point for boats heading out to the west coast through the Crinan canal. A short walk above the village is the ruined Tarbert Castle, once the home of Robert the Bruce.
The drive from Tarbert to Campbeltown offers magnificent views of the islands of Gigha, Jura, Islay and even Northern Ireland on a clear day.
South of Campbeltown is the road to Southend and to the Mull of Kintyre. The direct road is about 8 miles to Southend with a further 8 miles of single track road out to the lighthouse on ‘the Mull’.
www.kintyre.org |
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| Inveraray & Surrounding area |
Just half an hour’s drive from the hotel is the scenic Royal Burgh of Inveraray.
Visit Inveraray Jail, one of Scotland’s top visitor attractions. The Jail is a living museum, and gives an insight into what life was like for prisoners of old. Visit website www.inverarayjail.co.uk for further information.
Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll and is open to visitors throughout the summer months. www.inveraray-castle.com
Voyage back in time aboard the Arctic Penguin, home to Inveraray Maritime Museum and enjoy a unique maritime experience on one of the last iron
(stationary!) sailing ships. www.inveraraypier.com
Auchindrain Museum is an original highland township of great antiquity, typical of the many which once existed throughout the highlands of Scotland, but which are now long gone. The conserved buildings of the township have been furnished and equipped, presenting to visitors a fascinating glimpse of the true lives of the highlanders.
www.auchindrainmuseum.org.uk |
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| Oban & Surrounding area |
Just under an hour’s drive take you to Oban, “gateway to the isles”. This bustling town provides plenty of shopping opportunities
In the heart of the main street is Oban Distillery, which offer guided tours throughout they year. Tel 01631 572000
North of Oban is The Scottish Sealife Sanctuary. Nestling amidst the pine trees on the shores of picturesque Loch Creran, the Centre combines a spectacular aquarium with a busy rescue and rehabilitation facility for both common and grey seal pups. www.sealsanctuary.co.uk |
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