The area where Ardfern is located is known as the cradle of Scottish Christianity, with the Island of Iona close by, historical Kilmartin glen with it's stone circles and cairns, and also the Dunadd, the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Dalriada (500AD).

Ardfern was a fishing and crofting village and had it's own pier built in the 18th century, which was also later used as a calling point for steamers and puffers.

Today, Ardfern has it's own marina which boasts many yachting visitors from around the world. The Ardfern Yacht Centre is the perfect place to start your exploration of the Inner Hebrides. Loch Craignish is very sheltered and has not tidal access problems or loch gates.