Information for visitors to the Dalriada Project area

Finding your way around:

Ordnance Survey maps are a great way to orientate yourself. 

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  • Map number 55 Lochgilphead and Loch Awe (1:50,000) for an overview.  
  • Map number 358 Lochgilphead and Knapdale North (1:25,000) for walking and other outdoor activities.

Finding More Information:

In Lochgilphead: 

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  • There is a seasonal Tourist Information Office (Easter to October).
  • You can pick up details of walks and other activities in the local forests from the
    Forestry Commission office at Whitegates. 
  • Scottish Natural Heritage has an office on the Kilmory Industrial Estate where you will find out more about local nature reserves.
  • It's easy to find your way around and the Lochgilphead map will help to point you in the right direction.

In Ardrishaig:

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  • The eastern terminus of the Crinan Canal along with the
    British Waterways Scotland local office.

Elsewhere in the area:

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  • Kilmartin Museum and Glen.
  • Cairnbaan and Crinan alongside the canal.
  • Tayvallich, a Mecca for sailors and painters.
  • A host of other interesting places.  Find out more in the Things to do and Places to visit pages.
  • In addition the area is well served with places to stay, shop, eat and drink as well as having good road and ferry links to the surrounding area.

Finding somewhere to Stay

Check with the Tourist Information Centre in Lochgilphead for up-to-date information on available accommodation.  Alternatively take a look at the Visit Scotland website and find something suitable in advance.