Guidebook for Clachan-Seil
Food Scene
Take the small passenger ferry from Easdale to Easdale Island for first-rate food and drink, including locally caught seafood. This popular eatery triumphed in the Rural Hospitality category at the 2017 Scottish Rural Awards.
12 locals recommend
The Puffer Bar & Restaurant
Take the small passenger ferry from Easdale to Easdale Island for first-rate food and drink, including locally caught seafood. This popular eatery triumphed in the Rural Hospitality category at the 2017 Scottish Rural Awards.
An oasis of tea, coffee and baked goods on Kerrera's rugged south coast. Stuff your face with cake, then go see Gylen Castle . . . what more could you ask for?
13 locals recommend
Kerrera Tea Garden and Bunkhouse
An oasis of tea, coffee and baked goods on Kerrera's rugged south coast. Stuff your face with cake, then go see Gylen Castle . . . what more could you ask for?
Reliable bar and restaurant in the village of Easdale. Good value and open from 10:00 am, 7 days a week.
11 locals recommend
The Oyster Bar
10 B844Reliable bar and restaurant in the village of Easdale. Good value and open from 10:00 am, 7 days a week.
Drinks & Nightlife
Seil's much-loved 18th century inn, just beside Clachan Bridge. 'House of the Trousers' in English, Tigh-an-Truish was (allegedly) where islanders discarded their proscribed Highland dress and donned breeches for journeys to the mainland in the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
21 locals recommend
Tigh An Truish Hotel
Seil's much-loved 18th century inn, just beside Clachan Bridge. 'House of the Trousers' in English, Tigh-an-Truish was (allegedly) where islanders discarded their proscribed Highland dress and donned breeches for journeys to the mainland in the aftermath of the 1745 Jacobite Rising.
Parks & Nature
Lovely gardens in the sheltered grounds of a much-altered castle; former residence of the MacDougalls of Raera and, latterly, the earls of Breadalbane. Open to the public for a small charge from 9AM 'til dusk every day, all year.
6 locals recommend
Ardmaddy Estate
Lovely gardens in the sheltered grounds of a much-altered castle; former residence of the MacDougalls of Raera and, latterly, the earls of Breadalbane. Open to the public for a small charge from 9AM 'til dusk every day, all year.
Pleasant coastal garden on the road to Easdale. Established between the Wars in 1930 and shielded from the Atlantic gales by a massive wall. Open April - October.
An Cala
Pleasant coastal garden on the road to Easdale. Established between the Wars in 1930 and shielded from the Atlantic gales by a massive wall. Open April - October.
Arts & Culture
Scenic conservation village with lots to see and do, including the Scottish Slate Islands Heritage Trust museum, which details the region's industrial slate quarrying past. A similar attraction, the Easdale Island Folk Museum, is a 3-minute ferry journey away.
Ellenabeich - Easdale
Ellenabeich - EasdaleScenic conservation village with lots to see and do, including the Scottish Slate Islands Heritage Trust museum, which details the region's industrial slate quarrying past. A similar attraction, the Easdale Island Folk Museum, is a 3-minute ferry journey away.
Newly-opened heritage centre, coffee shop and restaurant on the Isle of Luing. Great for families. Well worth the short ferry trip from North Cuan on Seil.
10 locals recommend
Atlantic Island Centre
Newly-opened heritage centre, coffee shop and restaurant on the Isle of Luing. Great for families. Well worth the short ferry trip from North Cuan on Seil.
Essentials
Long-established local shop and post office. Well-stocked and centrally located just off Seil's main road.
7 locals recommend
Balvicar stores
Long-established local shop and post office. Well-stocked and centrally located just off Seil's main road.
Entertainment & Activities
Thrilling wildlife tours aboard high-powered RIBs. Definitely a must-do. Private charters available, too.
38 locals recommend
Seafari Adventures
Thrilling wildlife tours aboard high-powered RIBs. Definitely a must-do. Private charters available, too.
Sightseeing
Ruinous 16th century tower-house in one of Scotland's most romantic locations: the island of Kerrera. Access on foot only: plan your visit in advance.
Gylen Castle
Ruinous 16th century tower-house in one of Scotland's most romantic locations: the island of Kerrera. Access on foot only: plan your visit in advance.
The seat and ancestral home of the Clan MacDougall.
55 locals recommend
Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
The seat and ancestral home of the Clan MacDougall.