Crinan is a small fishing village on the Sound of Jura, mid-Argyll in the west of Scotland, situated at the north end of the Crinan Canal which connects Loch Fyne to the Atlantic Ocean. Crinan is famous as the location of the Crinan Canal, a waterway built in 1801 by John Rennie, the Crinan Canal stretches 9 miles across from Crinan to Ardrishaig, providing a shortcut for steamers and fishing fleets from Glasgow across the Kintyre Peninsula which would have been a rough130 mile passage to go around the Mull of Kintyre. The canal and Crinan Loch are abundant in pleasure crafts ensuring the picturesque village is a popular tourists resort, well equipped with a hotel, shops and amenities, a cafe offering home-baked cakes and ‘clootie dumpling’ and a restaurant noted for its fresh Scottish sea-food. Historically interesting features include Duntrun Castle across the loch from Crinan. Activities include exploring the beautiful wooded Crinan Basin and walking along the small paths running parallel to the canal and the lock gates. There is a choice of golf courses in the area including the championship course at Machrihanish. Other activities include cycling, horse-riding and trail-riding, sailing charters and Sea-fari Adventures to enjoy the wildlife, scenery and the opportunity to explore the nearby Hebridean Islands.
Places to Stay near Crinan
Crinan Hotel (0.23 miles)
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The Cairnbaan (3.40 miles)
Galley of Lorne Inn (6.51 miles)
The perfect location for short breaks exploring Argyll and the Islands of Scotland's West Coast
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Allt-Na-Craig House (7.06 miles)
Allt-Na-Craig House (7.06 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
Lochgair Hotel (8.74 miles)
Loch Melfort Hotel & Restaurant (10.12 miles)
The finest location on the West Coast awaits visitors to this award-winning hotel. Personally run by the owners, with friendly and attentive staff, this is the perfect place for a ... More | visit website
Cuilfail Hotel (11.85 miles)
A traditional, family run Argyll Inn built in the Victorian era, located near to the shores of Loch Melfort. The Cuilfail Hotel has a long tradition of offering highland hospitality to visitors who wish to ... More | visit website
Highland Cottage (13.93 miles)
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Amidst a glorious landscape of unspoilt wooded glens, fragmented coastline, stunning sea lochs and breathtaking bays, the delightful cottages at Home Farm nestle in a peaceful wooded ... More
Stonefield Castle Hotel (16.04 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
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