Activities

Perhaps the most important activity at Ardanaiseig is contemplating the natural beauty which is all about, but there is also…

 

Walking

Literally hundreds of miles of wonderful hill, forest and lochside walks begin on the doorstep. Apart from Ben Cruachan (3659 ft) there are eleven other Munroes (peaks over 3000 ft) within an hours drive. Maps and rucksacks are freely available. Picnics, mountain bikes and horses can be arranged.

 

Snooker, Clay Pigeon Shooting etc.

Clay pigeon shoot is available by arrangement on the estate. Gliding and horse riding can be arranged near by. There is a full sized billiard table in the games room.

 

Deer Stalking

Can be arranged locally and is available all year round. Please check at reception to make a booking, 24hrs is usually required.

 

Boating & Fishing

In the bay below the hotel there is an old stone boat house. There are boats for fishing, or simply exploring the many islands, crannogs, ruined castles and holy places of Loch Awe, including Ardanaiseig's private island, Eilean a Chomlraidh.

 

Fishing tackle is available and there is a small trout lochan for fly casting. Salmon, Pike, Brown Trout, Char and Perch abound.

 

Croquet

Afternoon tea can be served on the croquet lawn. The implements for this apparently dignified but actually most vicious of games are available on request.

 

The Grand Tour

Ardanaiseig is an excellent staging post for touring the Highlands and Islands. Loch Ness, the Victorian port of Oban with its regular ferries to Skye, Mull, Iona and the Outer Islands, and Loch Lomond are all within easy reach. In winter when the snow is good, there is skiing at Glen Coe and Ben Nevis.

Private sight seeing tours can be arranged, we have our own chauffeur and car or through Tailored tours, who are based in Taynuilt.

 

The Ardanaiseig Open Air Theatre

A magical 120 seat amphitheatre nestles into the hillside by the water's edge. Each summer there is a series of events. Folk and classical music, storytelling sessions and performances of ballet by Ballet West are popular favourites throughout the season.

 

The amphitheatre has also proved the perfect setting for wedding ceremonies.

 

Kilchurn Castle

On a clear day, Kilchurn Castle can be seen from the jetty at Ardanaiseig. It is the original castle of the Glenurchy and Breadalbane Campbells.

 

It stands upon a low plateau of rock amid marshy land at the northeastern end of Loch Awe where the River Orchy enters the loch. The main part of the castle was built between 1440 and 1460 with additions in the late 15th and early 16th centuries.