Wild, Historic, Beautiful Argyll
Crispe Estate is hidden away on the West Coast of Scotland in the beautiful coastal county of Argyll. Less than 2 hours away from Glasgow airport and easily accessible by car, you can start your adventure with a ferry ride across the Firth of Clyde or amble your way around the beautiful Loch Lomond, taking is the views on the Rest and Be Thankful road.
Once you are settled at Crispie you may never want to leave! But just in case you do, we've collected some local highlights for you to check out.
Ostel Bay
A beautiful secluded, white sand beach, Ostel Bay is one of the must visit sites on the Cowal Peninsula. A short walk down a track road it's the perfect place to Picnic and Play with stunning views of The Island of Arran in the distance.
kilmartin glen
& museum
If You Fancy A Day trip across Loch Fyne a visit to Kilmartin Glen is a must. This internationally significant Landscape contains one of the most extensive and important collections of archaeological monuments in Britain, including stone circles, cairns, and more.
The newly refurbished museum contains some of Scotland’s earliest examples of Beaker pottery, incredible quartz tools used to make mysterious prehistoric rock art, and stunningly crafted early metalwork.
(Historic Environment Scotland Photo)
Dining out
The neighbouring restaurant experience varies from lovely local hits in Tighnabruaich and Colintraive to the Green Michelin starred Inver restaurant in strachur. from seasonal alfresco delights at the skipness seafood cabin, heading to the home of the world reknown Loch Fyne Oyster company or visiting the marina complex at portavadie we can answer any of your questions and point you towards reservations.
Shopping
Many artists and makers have chosen to make Argyll their home. Many events happen each year to highlight the community including Cowal open Studios, Art map Argyll, and galleries in Tighnabruaich, Tarbert, Dunoon, and Inverary. Locally you can also visit The Hayshed Gallery for pottery, textiles. And if it wouldn't be a holiday without a Spa day, Spa services can also be booked locally.
On The Water
Loch Fyne and the Kyles of Bute are one of the best sailing destinations in Scotland. The Scottish series is a pretsigious yacht racing event each may, But every day is a good day on the water in argyll! Across Crispie Estate you'll have access to kayaks to do your own adventuring and residents with their RYA Powerboat Level 2 certificate, have access to their own private boat. If you want someone else to do the guiding day trips are available from Fyne Sea Tours.
Walking & Cycling
Our local area is filled with beautiful countryside and hill walks including visiting Glenan Woods and the Tighnabruaich Community forest trails.
Cowal offers a range of walking and cycling opportunities that highlight its stunning coastal scenery and lush landscapes. Visitors can enjoy well-marked trails along the shoreline, perfect for leisurely strolls or invigorating hikes, while cyclists can explore quiet roads and challenging routes in the surrounding countryside. There are signed routes taking in Tighnabruaich, Otter Ferry, and Glendaruel to be discovered.
The island
of Bute
A day trip to bute starts with a ride on the second shortest ferry in Scotland from colintrainve to the island (410 metres). Visit Mount Stuart the historic home of the Earl of Bute with its impressive gardens and then explore the victorian seaside town of Rothesay and stand on Canada hill where remaining family members Waived goodbye to their love ones departing overseas. at the height of the empire.
(visit scotland photo)