News from Crinan

We have had some glorious sunny days over the last few weeks with clear blue skies and sparkling seas. There is plenty of lush greenery and the views out over Loch Crinan are as stunning as ever. If you choose to dine in the Westward you may be lucky enough to be treated to a really spectacular sunset. 

To find out more about food, music, art and other things you might like to do while you stay at the Crinan Hotel please read on.

MV Sgarbh is busy at sea for boat trips to the Corryvreckan and beyond; there are dolphins about and you may also be lucky enough to see some of our magnificent local sea eagles.

And the last sea-going paddle-steamer in the world, the Waverley, will be in the area during July and August for cruises on the East side of the Mull of Kintyre.

Our New Year 3 Day Party is now bookable directly via our website - book soon to take advantage of a special 10% off deal for early bookers.

There is more information about all these opportunities below.

The Crinan Team look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy our wonderful location, good food and perhaps a dram or two.  

We do hope you will visit us soon - we will offer you a warm welcome and true Highland hospitality!

On Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July, before dinner there will be light music played on the "Brubeck" piano in the Gallery Bar on the Top Floor of the Hotel.

You can then choose to dine just along from the Gallery Bar in the Lock 16 Restaurant with its spectacular views out towards the Gulf of Corryvreckan, or you can head downstairs to the Westward or the Seafood Bar.

Jumbo prawn cocktails ready to be served.

The spectacular Crinan Hotel Seafood Platter



Our chefs are continually refining our menu and there are regularly additional special items as well.

You can see the menu here and if you would like to see a larger version click the link below which takes you to the Sample Menus page on the hotel's website.



Keep an eye on our Sample Menus page to see both regular and special menus.

Celebrate Hogmanay and New Year at the Crinan Hotel's

'THREE DAY HOUSE PARTY'

To all our guests who enjoy spending time at The Crinan Hotel with its wonderful setting and relaxing atmosphere, we invite you to celebrate New Year with our 'THREE DAY HOUSE PARTY'

Where better to see out the old and bring in the new? Crinan is offering a Three Day House Party which is available to BOOK ONLINE. Information about the programme and prices are given below. You can phone us if you would like more details. Book soon to take advantage of a special 10% off deal for early bookers.

There will be musical entertainment by Archie McAllister and others

The three night package is currently priced from £990 to £1,470 per person. The offer includes:

·    accommodation

·    full breakfast

·    dinner each night 

·    a champagne reception for Hogmanay

·    a boat trip

·   great musical entertainment

·    painting demonstration by Frances Macdonald

Arrive at The Crinan Hotel on Monday 30th December 2024 - Depart on Thursday 2nd January 2025 after breakfast.

For more details call The Crinan Hotel on 01546 830 261 or book on-line here

Snow on the Isle of Scarba by Jura



Dogs are welcome at The Crinan Hotel!

Well behaved dogs have always been made welcome at the Crinan Hotel.  

There is a great range of options for walks in the Crinan area - you might like a gentle amble along the Canal towpath which is undemanding, a stroll through the woods or for more energetic dogs and their owners, there are hills to climb which give access to panoramic views over the Sound of Jura and the surrounding countryside and there are many marked trails through the local forests - there is more information on the Walking at Crinan page on the Crinan Hotel website.  

More details about bringing your dog to the hotel can be found on our website.

Note to those who may suffer from allergies to dogs - we only allocate some of our rooms to dog owners so you can be confident that we do have rooms which dogs never stay in - please be sure to advise our reception staff when making your booking so we can allocate a suitable room for you.

Regular visitor Cuillin waits patiently for the Coffee Shop to open

Might this be what Cuillan is waiting for? Freshly baked cakes at the Crinan Coffee Shop.

A misty October 2nd 1946 saw the last paddle steamer to be built for Clyde services named Waverley and launched by Lady Matthews, wife of the LNER Chairman.

By 1973 Waverley was the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world. For that year only she was operated as part of the fleet of Caledonian MacBrayne offering a variety of Clyde cruises and ferry duties until it was announced she would be withdrawn from service at the end of September after which her future would become uncertain.

On August 8, 1974 Waverley was gifted for £1 and officially handed over to Waverley Steam Navigation Co. Ltd., a company formed by the Paddle Steamer Preservation Society.

Nearly 50 years later in 2023, Waverley undertook her most ambitious season in more than a decade with over 60 ports and piers visited including two new calling points – Warrenpoint and Shoreham. Waverley returned to the Bristol Channel after a 5 year absence and called at several ports which haven’t been on the sailing programme for decades including Craignure, Troon, Portishead, Tenby, Ryde and Ipswich.

And now nearly 80 years after her launch, the Waverley is still very much in action and ready to take you to sea in style!

Paddle steamer Waverley is registered on The National Historic Fleet as being a vessel of pre-eminent national significance. She has operated in preservation since 1975 and become a “national treasure” carrying over 6 million passengers.

Waverley at the Isle of Coll

Walking from the Crinan Hotel

Crinan is an excellent base for walkers looking to explore the canal and the hills around the area, and it gives great access to the rest of Argyll.

Whether your preference is a short walk along the banks of the canal, a brisk walk up the local hills to view the breath-taking views out over the lochs and islands, or a serious morning's walk with a rewarding lunch at the end - then Crinan is the answer.

There is more information about walking from Crinan on the hotel website.

Boat trips on MV Sgarbh

The Sgarbh has already been busy this year and is ready to take you out to sea to enjoy the scenery and get up close to the wide array of local wildlife.

Join us aboard while we sail you around the stunning islands close to Crinan.

We can arrange for smoked salmon sandwiches, seafood or other delicious options if you let us know what you would like in advance.

Please contact Ross Ryan for more details: E-mail: rossfloats@yahoo.co.uk

or call: 07766 277818 - www.crinanhotel.com/boat-trips-on-the-sgarbh/

Art at Crinan

Mrs Ryan aka Frances Macdonald will give a painting demonstration at the Crinan Hotel, creating a new picture while you watch, on Saturday 3rd August.

Frances is shown here sketching in the Galapagos Islands. You may be able to just make out some wildlife you are not likely to meet in Crinan - there is an iguana just by her right knee!

Look out for special summer discounts on our website!