Sebastien Gouwy – Department: Kitchen Sebastien has been part of the kitchen brigade at Ardanaiseig on and off since 7th May 2003 and if there’s anyone around here who has the inside track on Highland adventures, it’s him. From cycling and fishing to climbing Ben Cruachan, Sebastien likes to keep busy by taking full advantage…
We are pleased to announce that travel website TripAdvisor has awarded a 2015 Certificate of Excellence to Ardanaiseig. This is the third year in a row that our historic hotel has been the recipient of this award, so we’re sending out a big thank you to our guests for giving us such great reviews. In…
Ardanaiseig is brimming with interesting and beautiful antiques. One of our favourites, which takes pride of place in our drawing room, is a beautiful Bechstein piano. Built c. 1910, there is some mystery as to the previous life of this ornate piece before it came to us. During World War II, the Bechstein factory, and…
Donnchadh Bàn Mac an t-Saoir, known in English as Duncan Ban MacIntyre, was a Scottish Gaelic poet born in 1724 in Glen Orchy, Argyll. MacIntyre held a great appreciation for the natural world, especially the dramatic scenery of his native Argyll, and he became known for his nature-themed poetry. Though he was illiterate, he committed his…
The results are in! The Scottish Hotel Awards have announced their Regional Winners of the Year 2015 and our very own Ardanaiseig has been awarded Country House Hotel of the Year. The Scottish Hotel Awards have been running for more than a decade, bringing to light the best in hospitality across the nation and their…
The sun rose above a crisp Loch Awe and its light glistened on the water. It was the perfect day for a boat ride. Under the majestic gaze of Ardanaiseig, Loch Awe is easily accessible for fishing, photographing, walking around, or simply enjoying from the comfort of Ardanaiseig’s drawing room and bar. However, the best way to experience…
Ardanaiseig presents a spectacular view of Loch Awe, framed by snow-capped mountains and gnarled trees. However, there’s more to the water than just its picturesque beauty and for those looking for an immersive experience, how about a spot of fishing? At 25 miles long, Awe is Scotland’s longest freshwater loch and a well-known destination for…
