Thursday, April 19, 2012

Clare's Kitchen


Did you know that you can get delicious, ready-made meals delivered to your chalet here at Airdeny?  If you're busy settling in on your first night or just want a night off from cooking, why not take advantage of Clare's Kitchen?  Clare's home-made meals are all prepared locally, and can be delivered to your accommodation or left in the fridge for your arrival.

You can choose from a range of fantastic dishes, including:
  • Ham, cider and vegetable pie 
  • Steak & ale pie
  • Coq-au-vin
  • Venison casserole
  • Smoked fish pie 
Each of these main courses serve two people and cost £8.50.  There are also tempting desserts, at £3.50 each, such as rich chocolate pudding, sticky toffee pudding and fruit crumble.

What better way to end a day of sightseeing or exploring, than a ready-made, home-cooked meal? 

Saturday, April 14, 2012

5 Activities for your next Argyll Adventure


If you're looking for an Argyll adventure, there are plenty of fantastic activities to fill your days in the area around Airdeny.  With the stunning Argyll coast only a short drive away, and Loch Etive and Loch Awe nearby, you will be spoilt for choice for activities on both land and water.  Here are 5 activities you could try on your next holiday.

Wildlife Photography
Get up close with Scottish wildlife - join Philip Price, an award-winning wildlife photographer and tour guide, for an exciting journey into the world of wildlife photography.  All equipment is provided so even if you don't own a camera, you can still enjoy this wildlife experience.  

Stramash
If you're interested in activities such as sea kayaking, gorge walking, canoeing, coasteering and archery, why not have an outdoor adventure day with Stramash?  Surround yourself with the stunning scenery in and around Oban whilst you enjoy an exhilarating outdoor activity.

Loch Etive Boat Hire
Take a trip on the sheltered waters of beautiful Loch Etive for a day's fishing or sightseeing.  Loch Etive Boat Hire in Taynuilt offer five boats with cabins or cuddies, and all boats are equipped with outboard engines, fuel, maps and safety equipment.  If you're keen on fishing, you can also hire rods and bait at a small extra charge (when available).

Sea.fari Adventures
For a truly memorable to experience Argyll's wildlife, go on a Sea.fari adventure. Sea.fari Adventures is a marine wildlife tour company offering a unique combination of adventure and close encounters with sealife.  Whether you want to go whale watching, take a high speed trip to Iona, Colonsay or Staffa, or go on a wildlife tour that includes a visit to the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home to the world's third largest whirlpool, an adventure with Sea.fari is sure to be a unique holiday experience.  

Argyll Adventure
Located on the shores of Loch Fyne beside Inveraray, Argyll Adventure offer something for children and adults.  You can choose from a range of fun activities, from horse riding and pony rides, to rock climbing and paintball in the Adventure Park.  All activities are supervised by the friendly staff and you can mix and match your activities.  Perfect for a fun family day out!


Click here for more ideas on things to do in the area around Airdeny Chalets.