You can get to Argyll’s Secret Coast easily by car, ferry, train, bus and seaplane. In just over an hour from Glasgow, you can escape to the tranquillity of the Scottish Highlands. The fabulous scenery you pass though to get to Argyll`s Secret Coast is part of the pleasure of your trip. If you wish to book with a hotel, restaurant or attraction, please contact the businesses direct from the information within the Stay, Eat and See & Do pages.

Getting Here:
By Car:
Travel via Loch Lomond and Loch Long on the A815. Alternatively, use the ferry crossing at Gourock on the Clyde coast, giving direct access to Dunoon, a 40 minute drive to Tighnabruaich and Colintraive. Whichever option you choose, the last 15 minutes are spectacular as you climb over the mountains and enjoy the unparalleled views of the Kyles of Bute before you descend into the villages. We are under two hours from Glasgow via Loch Lomond and Loch Long on the A815.

Transport Partners
West Coast Motors www.westcoastmotors.co.uk
7 degrees west (luxury catamaran) www.7degreeswest.co.uk
Calmac www.calmac.co.uk
Western Ferries www.western-ferries.co.uk

Kintyre Express Ferry Service www.kintyreexpress.com
Loch Lomond Seaplane www.lochlomondseaplanes.com
Macab Taxi Tighnabruaich 01700 811
Train Timetables www.scotrail.co.uk
Tighnabruaich Service Station 01700 811425
Glasgow Airport www.glasgowairport.com
The Waverley www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk

By Boat
Argyll secret Coast offers one of the safest and best cruising areas in Europe and less than 13 miles from Kip Marina and Largs Marina. With deep water, sedate tidal currents and shelter from any wind direction this coast will give you a relaxed and enjoyable cruise, whether by sail or power. Either anchor in a quiet cove or moored on one of our free moorings or even tied alongside in one of the UK’s most modern and comfortable marinas, relax enjoy dinner at one of our many boat friendly restaurants.

Boat Facilities

Portavadie Marina - 230 Berths full marina service- 55° 52.240 N 5° 18.977 W

The Colintriave Hotel - 6 Moorings - 55° 55.468 N 5° 9.323 W

The Oystercatcher – 15 Moorings, Wi-Fi and Pontoon - 56° 0.585 N 5° 19.363 W

The Kames Hotel – 15 Moorings - 55° 53.538 N 5° 14.345 W

Maramarine Boatyard – Slip, Boat repair, Hoist, - 55° 54.957 N 5° 12.887 W