Cairndow

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Bridge over Kinglas Water near Cairndow, Scotland, UK
Beinn an Lochain and Binnein an Fhidhleir mountains of the Arrochar Alps in sun with Loch Restil at Rest and Be Thankful turnout Cairndow Scotland
Beinn an Lochain and Binnein an Fhidhleir mountains of the Arrochar Alps in sun with Loch Restil at Rest and Be Thankful Commemorative Stone Scotland
Hell's Glen is a glen on the Cowal Peninsula, in Argyll, Scotland. The glen is within the Argyll Forest Park that is itself within the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Non Fortes oil arrives Loch Long to be piped across the country to Grangemouth.
Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns

Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns

4 out of 5
Old Luss Road Alexandria Scotland
The price is CA $91 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $91
CA $110 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this inn in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (685 reviews)
Staff are brilliant here. Tam the chef makes tasty meals ,can recommend the carvery for an evening meal and the pancakes at breakfast were yummy. Natasha served breakfast, she's a breath of fresh air, happy and cheerful in the morning, but all the staff are great. The tables could do with a bit of ...

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

Queen of the Loch, Balloch by Marston's Inns
Cameron House on Loch Lomond

Cameron House on Loch Lomond

5 out of 5
A82 Alexandria Scotland
The price is CA $421 per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
CA $421
CA $505 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Alexandria. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (251 reviews)
Hotel facilities are excellent, staff friendly and attentive, food very good. To be super critical we stayed in room 113 and spent large amounts of time listening to the floor boards creak from the room above. Ceiling down lighter with holes needed to be filled in and put next to the water fridge ...

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

Cameron House on Loch Lomond
Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Shore Street Inveraray Scotland
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $217 per night from Mar 19 to Mar 20
CA $217
CA $260 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Inveraray. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (399 reviews)
Fantastic stay at the Loch Fyne. The hotel was really clean and the facilities were well kept with stunning decor. We enjoyed the outdoor spa facility which was new and very clean. Ee brought our dog who was treated very well. Staff is really nice. We also dined at the restaurant and the dinner was ...

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa
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Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly

Strachur Argyll
Stay at this cottage in Cairndow. Enjoy in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Loch Eck and Argyll Adventure are located nearby.
Quiet village location in beautiful valley close to Dunoon, Argyll. Sleeps 2, pet friendly
Quiet location with stunning views, sleeps 8, pet friendly, free Wi-Fi

Quiet location with stunning views, sleeps 8, pet friendly, free Wi-Fi

Cairndow Argyll
Stay at this vacation home in Cairndow. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Fyne Ales Farm Brewery and Ardkinglas Woodland Garden ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (39 reviews)
6 of us stayed two nights and it was exactly what we were lookin for. A very quiet and peaceful place to stay. Close to Inversnaid which had several great restaurants.

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Quiet location with stunning views, sleeps 8, pet friendly, free Wi-Fi
Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830

Dunoon Argyll
Stay at this cottage in Dunoon. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and air conditioning. Popular attractions Holy Loch Marina and Blairmore and Strone Golf ...
Cottage On Pier, Holy Loch Shore, Sea And Mountain Views, listed building 1830
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Popular places to visit

Lovely spot but don’t expect a regular bus service and if you walk it’s further than you think

Carrick Castle

After visiting Carrick Castle, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Carrick Castle. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.

Carrick Castle
Lovely spot but don’t expect a regular bus service and if you walk it’s further than you think

Loch Goil

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Loch Goil during your travels in Cairndow. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this quaint area.

Loch Goil

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, a lovely green space in Cairndow. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this quaint area.

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden

New Castle Lachlan

You can find out about the history of Cairndow with a trip to New Castle Lachlan. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

New Castle Lachlan

Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead

Enjoy a round of golf in Lochgoilhead at Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Drimsynie Estate Golf Course Lochgoilhead

Fyne Ales Farm Brewery

You can take time to visit Fyne Ales Farm Brewery during your travels to Cairndow. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Fyne Ales Farm Brewery

Things to do

Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour

Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour

CA $91
per adult
Loch Lomond National Park & Stirling Castle Full Day Tour
countryside in edinburgh

Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour

CA $104
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Stirling Castle, Whisky & Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Tour
he dramatic landscape of Glencoe, one of Scotland’s most iconic and atmospheric valleys.

Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow

CA $122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Loch Ness, Glencoe & Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Glasgow
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow

CA $122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Loch Shiel tour from Glasgow
Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen

Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen

CA $102
per adult
Standing Stones and Stone Circles of Kilmartin Glen
Glencoe

Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour

CA $239
per adult
Glasgow: Loch Ness, Inverness & The Highlands - 2 Day Tour
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Reviews of Cairndow

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Inverary Castle was outstanding. Food was very good at the two hotel restaurants that we ate at.

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Aerial image over the town of Helensburgh on the banks of the River Clyde.

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Butter Bridge, Arrochar Alps

Arrochar

Drystone dyke running through the forest
Photo by John Ferguson (Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0)

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