Bed and Breakfast in one of Scotland's
prime locations.
Dalmally by Loch Awe is set in magnificent highland countryside
where scenic, historic and cultural attractions abound and wildlife
is present in abundance. It is an ideal centre from which to explore
the many attractions within easy reach, such as Ben Cruachan - The
Hollow Mountain - where you can visit the Hydro Board's Exhibition
and travel into the heart of the mountain to overlook the giant
machine hall carved out of solid rock.
Even If you are here only for a few nights b & b, you might
care to visit
- Kilmartin Centre for Archaeology
- The Museum of Farming Life at Auchindrain;
- Argyll Wildfowl Park;
- The Sealife Centre at Barcaldine;
- Bonawe Iron Furnace - Built in 1783 and now the most
complete charcoal fired blast furnace in Britain;
- Inveraray Castle / Inveraray 19th Century Prison;
- Loch Etive with its boat cruises;
- Ben Lawers with its National Trust Visitors Centre, or
the spectacular mountain lanscape of Glencoe, where the
infamous massacre took place;
- Crinan Canal System with 14 Lochs;
- Crarae and Arduine Gardens to name but a few;
Kilchurn Castle is a major landmark on the shore of Loch
Awe nearby. Founded by Sir Colin Campbell c1440, it fell into
disrepair in the early 19th Century and today its stark grandeur
typifies the appeal of the Dalmally area.
A picturesque and much photographed ruin, Kilchurn Castle is
a ruinous courtyard castle of the 15th century, consisting of
a rectangular keep, which was extended with ranges of buildings
in the 16th and 17th centuries.
The lands originally belonged to the MacGregors, but were acquired
by the Campbells of Glenorchy, who built the castle. The castle
was strengthened and improved by Black Duncan of the Seven Castles,
Sir Duncan Campbell, at the end of the 16th century.
The Campbells withstood a two-day siege in 1654 by General Middleton,
before he retreated before Monck's Cromwellian forces.
Kilchurn was inhabited by the Campbells until 1740, when they
moved to Taymouth. The castle was garrisoned by Hanoverian troops
in 1745, but was ruinous by 1770. The castle was put into the
care of the state in 1953, and has been consolidated and repaired.
There are regular sailings from Loch Awe pier to Kilchurn by
steamer - phone ferry company 01838 200400/200449.
Loch Awe Fishing
Species Brown Trout, Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Sea Trout, Pike, Perch,
Arctic Char
Season 15 Mar-6 Oct. Pike: all year.
Permits From Sonachan House, Port Sonachan, by Dalmally - tel
01866 833240; Anglers Corner, John Street, Oban - tel 01631 566374.
Permit Cost £3 per day, £6 per 3 day, £12 per
week.
Salmon Fishing at River Orchy
Season Mid Mar-15 Oct
Permits From Loch Awe Stores, Lochawe, Dalmally - tel 01838 200200;
Permit Cost From £20-£35 per day.
Leaflet available. Beat map and catch card issued with each permit.
Fly/spin/worm only. Hire rods available. Tackle, waders, flies
and spinners - repairs.
Dalmally
Golf Club
