Activities
High Trodigal is a self-catering holiday cottage located in Machrihanish, on the west coast of Scotland, offering luxury accommodation for couples with stunning views to Kintyre and the islands of the Inner Hebrides.
For when you tire of looking at the views!
Golf:
Machrihanish Golf Course with the first hole being rated the best opening hole in the world is a mecca for golfers from all over the world. With Machrihanish Dunes right next door and four other rated courses within an hours drive there is plenty of variety to challenge all levels of player.
- Machrihanish Golf Club – 01586 810305
- Machrihanish Dunes – 01586 810000
- Dunaverty Golf Club – 01586 830677
- Carradale Golf Club – 01583 431788
- Tarbert Golf Club – 01880 820565
- Isle of Gigha Golf Club – 01583 503378
Island Hopping:
To Islay, Gigha and Arran on Calmac Ferries
Surfing:
In the clean, clear water of Machrihanish Bay and Westport
Bird and Wildlife Watching:
See migrants, sea eagles, otters and seals at Machrihanish Bird Observatory
Horse Trekking/Riding Lessons:
At Crosshill Pony Trekking – 01586 551791, email clairepeters69@hotmail.co.uk
Campbeltown Pottery:
See pottery being made from potter’s wheel to kiln – 01586 553550
Walking:
As gentle or strenuous as you wish, follow the Town Trail or climb Ben Ghuilean forest walk, stroll along sandy beaches or walk at low water to Davaar Island to find the cave painting discovered by fishermen in 1887. Head inland for rough walking or follow parts of the Kintyre Way and enjoy wonderful views and fantastic unspoilt scenery.
Tour Kintyre:
Use the Kintyre Trail map to discover evidence of Kintyre lives from Neolithic times to the arrival of Columba and Christianity, Viking Kings to the rise of the Campbells to Earls of Argyll and the establishment of more than 30 whisky distilleries in Campbeltown – 01586 552056
Whisky Tours:
Both Springbank Distillery (01586 552009) and Glen Scotia Distillery (01586 552288) host several tours that are a must for anyone interested in Scotland’s whisky heritage or indeed anyone who fancies a dram.
Gin Distillery:
Beinn An Tuirc Distillery at Torrisdale Estate is Kintyre’s own fabulous sustainable gin distillery. They also have a cafe, run tours and have an excellent gin school – 01583 431528.
Aqualibrium:
Fantastic swimming pool; sauna and steam room; gym and library; all under one roof – 01586 551212
Carradale Gold Foundry:
Wallis Hunter bespoke jewellery casting at Carradale. Discuss your own ideas for an individual wedding ring or special gift with the team on 01583 431683
The Picture House:
The cinema is the oldest continuously run, purpose-built cinema in Scotland still showing films. Built in 1913 the cinema interior has been restored to a fantastic standard as well as having the latest technology installed for great entertainment running on two screens through the day – 01586 553899