Out and About

The location of the Inn makes it an ideal centre for a touring holiday visiting such places as Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, the Mull of Kintyre and Campeltown, Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula, Tighnabruaich and the Kyles of Bute and the Western Highlands.

Further around the loch lies Inveraray with its famous castle, the ancient seat of the Clan Campbell. Inverary Jail remains open all year round and has been voted among Scotland’s top attractions. Further afield is Loch Awe with its enchanting island castles and the Ben Cruachan underground power station. Mini-bus tours leave the pass of Brander for the station, hewn from solid rock, one mile inside the mountain.

For the hill walker and climber, Cairndow is within easy reach of some of the finest hill walks and mountaineering in Scotland, including Glencoe. Some of the mountains only a few miles from the Inn are Beinn Ime, Ben Vane, Beinn an Lochain, Ben Bhuidhe and the “Cobbler”, featuring Ben Arthurs Seat.

Cairndow is also a favourite spot for boating and sea angling.

Perhaps you just want a little peace and quiet. We suggest a walk up Glen Fyne possibly as far as the Lairige Dam, or just along the lane in the village, past the octagonal church, for a visit to the beautiful shrubbery gardens of Ardkinglas, with the tallest tree in Britain.

Ardkinglas Woodland Gardens and Woodland Walks have something special to offer all year round. See links below for additional information on times, etc.

Local Attractions and Facilities

Below you'll find a small selection of the attractions and facilities we have on offer locally. This is by no means an exhaustive list!

Loch Fyne Oysters

Seafood Restaurant, Shop and Mail order service. Finest West Highland seafood along with locally sourced products ranging from wild boar to home baking. For more information, visit - www.lochfyne.com

Ardkinglas House

Ardkinglas House, the masterpiece of Sir Robert Lorimer, is on our doorstep. There are weekly guided tours but these must be pre-booked. Please contact the Estate Office directly on 01499 600261 to book or follow the link below to visit their website for additional information - www.ardkinglas.com

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Many of Britain's champion trees can be found in Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, including some of the tallest trees in Europe. The garden is of interest to the plant enthusiast or those wanting a peaceful woodland walk - watch out for the red squirrels! For more information, visit www.ardkinglas.com

The Tree Shop

So much more than trees! Inside the Tree Shop you will also find a café and an array of quality gifts including wood-turning and carvings made from British timbers by local crafts people among many other treasures. For more information, visit www.scottishtrees.co.uk

Fyne Ales

Ales made with the Finest Malt and Highland Water. Three beers are brewed regularly: Piper's Gold, Maverick and Highlander. On sale at the Stagecoach Inn. For more information, visit www.fyneales.com

Cairndow Childcare Centre

Professionally staffed, the centre is registered by the Care Commission and 'open to all'. Open Mondays to Fridays 8.30am to 5.30pm. For more information, visit - www.cairndowchildcare.co.uk