Cairndow

Scotland's Adventure Coast

Lying in an idyllic setting at the head of Loch Fyne, near the mouth of the River Kinglas, the village of Cairndow is set just off the A83 which is the main route from Glasgow to Inveraray.

Despite its size, it has many attractions for visitors, including the Stagecoach Inn, one of the oldest coaching inns in Scotland. 

Heart of Argyll 01

Explore Cairndow

What are you looking for?
Background image - screenshot_20260208_165702_chrome.jpg
Dunmore Cottage

Dunmore Cottage is a pretty, traditional Scottish cottage sitting on the loch shore. Cosy and homely, it is the perfect choice for couples and small families...

Dunmore Cottage
Kilberry Road
By Tarbert
Argyll
PA29 6XZ

Tel: 07410900365

Discover more
Background image - crarae_mbp_9102_3.jpg
National Trust for Scotland Crarae Garden

The sparkling waters of the Crarae Burn form the centrepiece for a woody paradise of rocky gorges, wooden bridges and thickets of maple, birch and evergreens...

Crarae Garden
Minard
By Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8YA

Tel: 01546 886614

Discover more
Background image - hi_res_portsonachanaerialveiw.jpg
Portsonachan Hotel & Lodges - Cruachan Restaurant and Bar

Situated on the banks of the beautiful Loch Awe, West of Scotland.

19th Century Portsonachan Hotel's Cruachan Restaurant offers a stylish dining room and bar...

South Loch Awe
Portsonachan
Nr Dalmally
PA33 1BJ

Tel: 01866 833224

Discover more
Background image - 33656903_1969494570030388_2000708496483418112_o_1_.jpg
Ben Cruachan Inn

Situated in the heart of Lochawe village in Argyll, at the foot of Ben Cruachan and overlooking Loch Awe.

The team are here to offer you the best in informal...

Lochawe
Argyll
Dalmally
PA33 1AQ

Tel: 01838 200880

Discover more
Background image - front_exterior_182.jpg
Brambles Café

At Brambles in Inveraray, we have our own welcoming café-bistro that serves breakfast and lunch daily. Reservations are not required, so please call in for a...

5 Main Street West
Inveraray
PA32 8TU

Tel: 01499302252

Discover more
Background image - front_exterior_182.jpg
Brambles of Inveraray

Discover tranquillity at the luxury Brambles Hotel in Inveraray, on Scotland’s beautiful west coast. Our historic building in Inveraray sits within a conserv...

5 Main Street West
Inveraray
PA32 8TU

Tel: 01499302252

Discover more
Background image - kathy_cameron_tour_guide.jpg
Kathy Cameron Tour Guide & Driver

Let me take you on a bespoke and personal tour of my native Scotland, which I love so much. We can discover Scotland’s rich history and visit distilleries an...

15 Arkland
Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8UD

Tel: +44 (0) 7775691641

Discover more
Background image - salts.jpg
Annie's Herb Kitchen

Annie’s Herb Kitchen is a small family run business based in rural Argyllshire on the West Coast of Scotland. We hand make seasoning salts using locally sour...

16A Unit
Kilmory Estate
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RR

Tel: +44 (0) 7423 595 768

Discover more
Stay Icon
STAY

All the best places to stay, from quirky to luxury

Explore
See Do Icon
SEE & DO

The must-do places to see and things to do

Explore
Food Drink Icon
EAT & DRINK

Can't miss spots to dine, drink, and feast

Explore

Meet the Maker - Fyne Ales

Scottish craft beer is brewed with care, authenticity and a strong connection with where they come from. Many of these passionate brewers are keen to share their knowledge and experience, brewing stories and, most importantly, their beers! As part of your next trip to Scotland's Adventure Coast, visit Cairndow for a brewery tour and tasting at Fyne Ales. 

Getting here

Background image - Waa Single Letter Outline
Planning your journey

Travel from Glasgow on the A82 on the west side of Loch Lomond, and then take the A83 at Tarbet, and pass through 'The Rest and Be Thankful' before reaching Cairndow.

Alternatively, travel via the A85 and then take the A819 before Dalmally towards Inveraray and then join A83 for 10 miles. 

Background image - rest and be thankful.jpg

Explore more of Argyll & the Isles

Stay Icon
STAY
Explore
See Do Icon
SEE & DO
Explore
Food Drink Icon
EAT & DRINK
Explore
WHATS ON 01
WHAT'S ON
Explore