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Accommodation:
bed & breakfastThere are many good quality B&B in and around Lochgilphead. During festival dates, ensure to pre-arrange your accommodation.
caravan sitesThere are excellent Caravan Sites in Lochgilphead and Tarbert.
hotelsHotels listed in this directory are either in Lochgilphead or nearby area.
self cateringA good selection of self catering accommodation is available in Lochgilphead, Tarbert and nearby area.
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Entertainment:
castles & culture
eating outNo McDonald's or Burger King here! However Argyll is renowned for Taste of Scotland gourmet. There are plenty of restaurants around.
eating aroundThere are many good restaurants in and around Lochgilphead.
gardens & parksDue to warm Summer in Argyll, there are some beautiful gardens around Lochgilphead, Argyll.
sports & more...You can play golf, tennis and bowling or go horse riding, and more...
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Festivals:
highland gamesThere are many quality highland games around Lochgilphead.
music festivalsIsle of Bute Jazz Festival, Tarbert Music Festival and many more in Argyll.
other festivals..Lochfyne Food Fair, Tarbert Seafood Festival, Tunnock's Tour of Mull and more.
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local business:
financialAccountants and Banks in Lochgilphead.
shops & storesFlowers, Gifts, Fruits, Vegetables and wines in Lochgilphead.
professionsAccountants, Builders, Estate Agents, News Agents and more...
other businessGarages, Petrol Filling Stations, Wild Biscuit Music and more...
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local info:
coach serviceCoach service to Glasgow, Campbeltown and Oban, Car Park, Taxi.
educationalArgyll College, Lochfyne Training Service, Lochgilphead High School.
emergencyDental Surgeons, Hospitals, Police Station in Lochgilphead.
governmentalArgyll and Bute Council, Highlands & Islands Enterprise, SEPA, Ardrishaig Harbour...
historyLocal history.
voluntary org'sArgyll & Bute Care Repair, Citizens Advice Bureau, British Red Cross
other local infoPost Office, Pubs, Tourist Information Centre
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Travel:
where is lochgilph'dWhere is Lochgilphead? How to go there?
how to go there?Driving to Lochgilphead from Glasgow and Edinburgh.
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Local Maps:
ardrishaig mapArdrishaig street map.
lochgilphead mapLochgilphead street map.
tarbert mapTarbert street map.
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Entertainment in Lochgilphead, Argyll

For your entertainment there is plenty to do, see, visit and enjoy in Lochgilphead and adjoining areas of Argyll. Depending on your particular preferences and the time that you can spare, you can have your pick from some of the activities that are available: you can visit castles, ancient culture centre, go for a walk in the parks, visit the standing stones, or enjoy some of the sporting activities that are available here.


Castles and Culture in Lochgilphead:


Carnasserie Castle Ruin is in Kilmartin, approximately 16 miles from Lochgilphead. Take the A83 towards Tarbert and just past Lochgilphead, take the A816 towards Oban for approximately 16 miles to Carnasserie. Admission is free.

Inveraray Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll is open for the"" public from April to October, opening times can vary. Here you will see the famous Armoury Collection on display as well as the French tapestries, Scottish and European furniture. Telephone: 01499 302203, Fax: 01499 302421 or click here to send an email to them.

Kilmartin Glen is the valley where you will find loads of evidence of the Ancient"" Kingdoms of the Scots. It is more than 5000 years old and here you will find fascinating standing stones, stone circles and castles. Take the A816 towards Oban for approximately 16 miles to Kilmartin.

Kilmartin House Museum of Ancient Culture is a well known Archaeological museum. Here you will find fantastic modern audio-visual and interactive displays. Take the A83 towards Lochgilphead and just past Ardrishaig, take the A816 towards Oban for approximately 16 miles to Kilmartin. Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31 8RQ. Telephone: 01546 510330, email for information.

Tarbert Castle ruins are of a 13th century Royal castle. You will find an ivy clad ruins of an observation tower of this once a Royal Castle. Take the foot-path from Harbour Street to the Castle site.

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