The Hydro Electric power station on Ben Cruachan is only one of three stations of this type in the world. It is a marvel of both engineering and nature conservation. The main visible part of the station is the actual dam itself which can be seen from the hotel conservatory.

For more local attractions try the following links:

• Kilchurn Castle
• Loch Awe Community site
• The town of Oban

Whilst touring Scotland by motorbike or by car why not book to stay in our sister hotel at Fort William.

Innseagan House Hotel
Achintore Road
Fort William
PH33 6RW
Scotland

www.innseaganhotel.co.uk

T: 01638 731815 F: 01638 731814

Loch Awe in Scotland is 'The' premier wild fishing loch in the country.

The 27 mile long fresh water loch is home to a wide assortment of fish. You can catch char, salmon, pike and trout, both brown and rainbow.

Loch Awe held the record for the largest brown trout caught in Britain in the year 2000 with a weight just shy of 32lbs. Fishing in Scotland is relaxing and tranquil and at Portsonachan Hotel there is no need to pay for an expensive permit when on a Scottish vacation at the hotel. We allow our guests to fish for free on our land.

The game season for salmon and trout is from mid March to mid October. Course fishing for perch, roach and pike is all year round.

• Day Hire Motor Boat 4hp Four Stroke
• Day £37.50 (09.00 to 18.00)
• Half Day £25.00
• Weekly Hire £200.00. Available for 24 hr use.
• Rowing Boats £25.00 per Day £18.00 per half day

There are plenty of local Scottish golf courses near Portsonachan Hotel one can play. Most within a 1/2 hour drive.

Inveraray Golf Course - 044 1499 302 079
Dalmally Golf Course - 044 1838 200 370
Isle of Seil Golf Course - 044 1852 300 348
Taynuilt New Golf Course - 044 1866 822 429
Glencruitten Course, Oban - 044 1631 562 868

There are other courses in and around the Argyll area. For more information click Scottish Golfing Holidays or Golfing vacations in Scotland

Portsonachan Hotel can organise all types of sporting activities;

Please enquire about the range of options available from rough shooting to stalking.

To enquire on activities or prices please click Scottish Activity Vacations

For sailors or boat lovers looking for a treat sailing in scotland, Portsonachan Hotel do have a full slipway, dock and moorings for residents use. We charge a standard weekly fee of £30.00 which includes a launch and recovery plus either a mooring for the week or a berth in the dock.

The Loch is 27 miles long of fresh water and affords the most magnificent boating environment for all types of use.

The Loch lends itself to all sorts of water sports including wind surfing, yachting and water skiing. To enquire about prices please click Scottish water sport holidays

Here at Portsonachan Hotel you are surrounded, both close at hand and also within a short drive, by some of Scotlands most astounding walks.

Scotland also has some of the most ore inspiring walking holidays and vacations found anywhere in the world. Portsonachan offers a comfortable and welcoming place to stay whilst partaking in this persuit.

We would hope you try Glen Orchy (9 Miles) or Glencoe (35 miles) or just walk out of our front door and on up into the Scottish hills and get swept away by the beauty.

As a bird lover, at Portsonachan Hotel you will be spoilt for choice, from Ospreys, Sea Eagles right through to the mighty Golden Eagle and back to the humble Robin, who, if you do not watch out, will invite himself to your lunch.

Bird watching in Argyllshire, Scotland is well worth a visit. They're all here for your appreciation and pleasure in this beautiful and natural area.