Ballygrant is a small village on the Hebridean isle of Islay lying off the west coast of Argyll in Scotland; Ballygrant is situated three miles from the ferry terminal at Port Askaig. Ballygrant is a popular tourist location with shops, holiday accommodation and places to eat. Attractions include the Ballygrant Loch, with brown trout fishing and scenic walks. The Islay Woollen Mill has a visitor centre with traditionally made tartans and tweeds; the mill provided the tartans used in the film 'Braveheart'. Islay Ales is at nearby Bridgend with a range of traditionally brewed cask and bottled real ales. Islay has many historical and archeologically interesting features; the visitor centre at Finlaggan has details of Islays importance as the seat of Lord of the Isles during the middle-ages and Dun Nosebridge is an Iron Age Broch overlooking the Laggan River. The isle is abundant with wildlife; there are deer stalking photographic tours around Gearoch Forest and the RSPB reserve is at Loch Gruinart. The 18-hole Machrie golf course lies along the shore of Loch Indaal. Pony trekking and cycle hire are also available locally. Islay is famous for its malt whiskey production and has seven distilleries in operation, the Islay Festival of Malt and Music is held from May to June each year with tours, tasting and Ceilidhs.
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Places to Stay near Ballygrant
Ballygrant Inn & Restaurant (0.30 miles)
A family run Inn with a friendly Scottish welcome, excellent food, great selection of malt whiskies, beers and ales, David and Ruby Graham welcome you to ... More
Harbour Inn Hotel & Restaurant (6.54 miles)
A destination for all seasons
Situated adjacent to Bowmore harbour, our small family run hotel offers superb accommodation, high quality award winning food and excellent service. As a base for touring Islay, described by the Lord ... More | visit website
Gigha Hotel (18.95 miles)
West Loch Hotel (27.45 miles)
The West Loch Hotel dates from circa 1780, retaining many of its original features. This charming former Coaching Inn is now a modern hotel and restaurant offering fresh, distinctive, well-priced food along with comfortable rooms and wonderful views ... More | visit website
Victoria Hotel (29.06 miles)
Overlooking the harbour front in the village of Tarbert on the shores of loch fyne, this diminutive hotel offers dedicated, informal accommodation. Known through-out the village for its sunny yellow exterior, the Victoria Hotel can you ... More | visit website
Stonefield Castle Hotel (29.44 miles)
Spoil yourself and stay in a Castle which is an outstanding example of Scottish baronial Architecture. Built in 1837 and in keeping with its unique situation and character, many of the original ... More
Crinan Hotel (29.92 miles)
Located on ... More | visit website
Allt-Na-Craig House (30.31 miles)
Allt-Na-Craig House (30.31 miles)
This elegant Victorian mansion has breathtaking views over Loch Fyne, and is superbly situated for touring the stunning Argyll region and beyond.Childhood home of Kenneth Grahame author of 'Wind in ... More
The Cairnbaan (30.90 miles)
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