Activities Local to The Royal an Lochan

Boat trips

Boats on the Kyles of Bute

Fancy a boat trip while you are staying with us? We suggest you contact Donald www.dcmarine.co.uk owner of Morag a former prawn trawler now converted to passenger use. Speak to Donald about exclusive hire or join a scheduled trip sailing round the local area where you can see porpoises, dolphins and basking sharks.

Or maybe you would like to step back in time and take a trip on the Waverley www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk the last seagoing paddle steamer in the world. The Waverley sails from Tighnabruaich Pier and other local points.

Outdoor fun

Argyll Adventure www.argylladventure.com offer a wide range of outdoor activities for both children and adults, these include laser clay pigeon shooting, climbing walls and paint ball games. Quadmania www.quadmaniascotland.co.uk run quad treks as well as archery and clay pigeon shooting sessions.

Golf

In the hills above the village there is a testing 9-hole golf course at Kyles of Bute Golf Club. www.kylesofbutegolfclub.co.uk Visiting golfers are also welcome at Cowal Golf Club, www.cowalgolfclub.com and Rothesay Golf Club. www.rothesaygolfclub.co.uk

Horse Riding

Ardlamont House, 01700 811198, offers horse riding and carriage rides.

Slightly further a field riding is available in Tarbert at Highland Horse Riding, www.highlandhorseriding.com and on the Isle of Bute at The Rothesay Riding Centre (01700 504971) and Kingarth Trekking Centre. www.kingarthtrekkingcentre.co.uk

Shooting and Stalking

Can be arranged through Winston Churchill. www.winstonchurchillvenison.com

Fishing

The local angling club regularly stock three attractive hill locks with brown and rainbow trout, day permits are available at the hotel. In the summer mackerel can be caught from the Tighnabruaich Pier and sea fishing can be arranged locally.

Sailing

Sheltered in the lee of the Isle of Bute, the Kyles of Bute offer relatively safe sailing waters for small boats and Tighnabruaich Sailing School www.tssargyll.co.uk runs day-boat courses to suit all levels.