News from Crinan

We have had some glorious sunny days over the last few weeks with clear blue skies and sparkling seas. There are daffodils and other spring flowers coming out all around the village and the days are getting longer. As you enjoy your dinner in the Westward Restaurant, you may be lucky enough to be treated to a spectacular sunset. 

There is a special menu for Mother's Day and the Coffee Shop will be re-opening in time for Easter. MV Sgarbh will be back in the water soon for boat trips and there are new paintings to enjoy in the Gallery Bar on the top floor of the hotel. 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!

View towards the Corryvreckan - March 2024

On Mother's Day there will be a special menu available in our restaurants and acclaimed local fiddler Archie Mcallister will be playing for a couple of hours from 6.00 p.m. on the Saturday evening.

Our chefs have been busy putting together a special menu for Mother's Day.

You can see the menu here and if you would like to see a larger version and our regular menus 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 - our Easter Specials will be here soon.

Boat trips on MV Sgarbh

The Sgarbh will be launched and ready for Easter weekend trips!

Early spring is a stunning time to be on the water, with amazing clarity and the wildlife returning. Over the course of 5 days we will be running special easter trips! Join us aboard for smoked salmon sandwiches and fizz while we sail you round the stunning islands. The cruise will be 2.5 hours long, departing from 1030 and cost £60 per person. This trip can also be chartered privately.

Please do contact to find out more details:

Ross Ryan

Email: rossfloats@yahoo.co.uk

call: 07766 277818

www.crinanhotel.com/boat-trips-on-the-sgarbh/

Freshly baked in the Hotel kitchen, the selection includes includes delicious meringues, cakes and fresh scones and we also have soup of the day, a selection of hot filled rolls, wonderful smoked salmon sandwiches and a selection of ice creams and lollies.

The Coffee Shop will be opening for the 2024 season in time for Easter and until then, Paul's amazing scones can be enjoyed in the hotel.

From the Western Isles to the upper Clyde there is a huge range of wonderful landscape and islands to explore. From the engineering feat of the Crinan Canal to the old ship dock of the Clyde this trip is very much a historical journey.

Day 1. Transit through the beautiful Crinan Canal enjoying lunch aboard as it all rolls by.

Day 2. Sail down Scotland's longest loch, Loch Fyne to Tarbert, and then across the water to Portavadie for the night. A fantastic Scandinavian influenced hotel with a wonderful spa.

Sgarbh at Portavadie

Day 3. Make our way round Ardlamont point sailing by Tighnabruich and then through the fascinating narrows at Colintraive. Arriving at the Victorian sea port of Rothesay for the night.

Day 4. Onwards up the Clyde estuary passing the old ship building capital of Port Glasgow and up the narrowing river Clyde, right into the city centre! Moor by the tall ship 'Glen Lee' for the night.

Day 5. Sail back to Ardrishaig, the eastern end of the Crinan Canal.

This is the ideal voyage for up to 6 friends. All shoreside accommodation will be organised and lunches included. This trip can also be for 2 guests with the possibility of staying aboard.

Please do contact to find out more details:

Ross Ryan

Email: rossfloats@yahoo.co.uk

call: 07766 277818

MV Sgarbh alongside a Clyde puffer in Glasgow

Art at the Crinan Hotel

Following Frances' exhibition of 40 new pictures at the Portland Gallery in London in December, you will be able to see examples of recent work by Frances, her son Ross and other local artists in the Gallery Bar at the Crinan Hotel.

Click here for more information about Frances' work.

The Sound of Iona from Sandeels Bay - by Frances Macdonald

For Mother's Day and Easter, we will be offering special menus and rooms are still available at early season prices!