Scotland is a wonderous place, but we're sure we don't need to tell you that. Up and down the length and breadth of the country you will find some of the most breathtaking scenery the UK has to offer. Ardfern itself is one of those breathtaking locations with plenty to explore, discover, with panoramas a plenty. So why would we be devoting a large part of our website to the virtues of exploring the western isles you may ask?

In essence it is because we believe that here in Ardfern you can have the best of both worlds. A stunning location and a welcoming hotel within 35 minutes drive to Oban, the gateway to the isles. Many of our guests find us an ideal location to explore the isles and the mainland in one, with many of those isles accessible in a day trip. That's why we have so many guests staying five, six or seven days. Whether it be to the south to explore, Islay, Arran, Gigha etc. or to the north where Oban allows the possibility to visit many of the western isles, most can be done as part of a day trip or island hopper ferry. Of all the islands listed only Barra and South Uist are too far for a day trip, but nonetheless are two special locations that have become onward destinations for our residents in recent years.

Conversley, many of our guests see The Galley of Lorne Inn as a perfect stop either before, after or sometimes before and after a stay on one of these many islands. After all, in most cases it's not a short journey and our guests take the opportunity to recharge their batteries for a few days after a long journey, exploring what we have to offer on the mainland before heading off to the isles. If the isles are for you, then staying at The Galley of Lorne Inn as part of your Scottish experience can only be a win win situation.

We believe that this may be the most comprehensive information guide to the western isles in any hotel's website. The reasons are quite simple. Informed guests are the happiest guests, those that can make the most of the time they have in bonnie Scotland. Afterall holidays are the most precious times we have in our busy lives!