Cairnbaan Travel Guide

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Crinan Canal
Crinan Canal
Cup-and-Ring-Marked Rock This is one of three rock surfaces in the immediate vicinity which have incised cup-and-ring marks. The shape formed by the long cracks on this one are sometimes described as a fish, but to me most of them look too deep to have been carved with the primitive tools of 5000 years ago. Perhaps a prehistoric carver also noticed the natural shape, and enhanced it by adding s few extra lines.
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Crinan Canal at Cairnbaan Between the canal locks at Cairnbaan with a row of cottages on the left leading the way to the hotel.
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Near Cairnbaan This open plateau is the site of several cup-and-ring-marked surfaces. It has a good view in most directions, and this may be one of the reasons why it was chosen by the ancient sculptors.
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Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

Loch Fyne Hotel And Spa

4 out of 5
Shore Street Inveraray Scotland
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Stonefield Castle Hotel

Stonefield Castle Hotel

4 out of 5
Stonefield Tarbert Scotland
The price is £113 per night from 3 Mar to 4 Mar
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Stay at this hotel in Tarbert. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10

Lochgilphead Argyll
Stay at this villa in Lochgilphead. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions Dunadd and Studio Barn Argyll are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Lovely but needs TLC
We were disappointed that there was no welcome pack, not even a teabag. The location is wonderful, but for the money paid, cleanliness wasn’t great. The dishwasher hadn’t been completely emptied, cobwebs visible, sofa corners - not pleasant & log basket wasn’t full for our first cold night indoors. ...

Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025

Shelburne Lodge-Beautiful holiday home-on the Crinan Canal 5BR sleeps 10
Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Stunning Coastal House near Oban by the sea with Island views spacious 4 bedroom

Craobh Haven, By Oban Scotland
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Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch

Beautiful Cabin with electric hot tub, wifi, wood burning stove close to loch

Oban SCT
Stay at this cabin in Taynuilt. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and patios. Popular attractions Loch Awe and Lochan Àiridh-shamhraidh are located nearby.
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Popular places to visit

Ancient hillfort. Capital of the ancient Kingdom of the Scots, Dalriada.

Dunadd

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead with a trip to Dunadd. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Dunadd

Kilmartin Glen

You can learn about the history of Lochgilphead when you stop by Kilmartin Glen. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin Glen

Loch Sween

Explore the great outdoors at Loch Sween, a lovely green space in Lochgilphead. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Loch Sween

Arichonan Clearance Village

Learn about the local history of Lochgilphead when you take a trip to Arichonan Clearance Village. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Arichonan Clearance Village

Kilmartin House Museum

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Kilmartin House Museum during your trip to Kilmartin. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Kilmartin House Museum

Carnasserie Castle

Find out about the history of Lochgilphead when you spend time at Carnasserie Castle. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Carnasserie Castle

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