The BluePages guide to Ardfern

From Dinghies to Super-Yachts, Commercial marine insurance, Skipper charter insurance, £3 million third party liability cover as standard. Water skiers and towing of toys liability available on request.
Cover available anywhere in Europe, Racing risk available.
In transit covered as standard, Instant cover available upon request, Third Party only cover available.

Ardfern Yacht Centre is located at the head of Loch Craignish, one of Scotlands most beautiful and sheltered sea lochs. It has several islands and natural anchorages and the yacht centre has an interesting history having been developed around an old pier where steamers and puffers once called.

Ardfern is an ideal base for cruising the west coast of Scotland; it is easily accessible by road, has no tidal access problems or lock gates and is perfectly located either for gentle local sailing, or more adventurous cruising to the Hebrides or even remote St. Kilda.

The village of Ardfern has an excellent provisions store and a choice of eating places, including a hotel with bar and restaurant. Horse riding, cycling, walking and golf are all available locally.

Whatever your needs, we can help your nautical dreams become a reality

Bosun's Locker has been in business for over 25 years and in that time has gained a reputation for having "five varieties of everything in stock". We have a large range from the main clothing brands.
We also have the largest selection of new and used sailing dinghies in Scotland. Our Showroom has a permanent boat display of examples from the Topper International range of low maintenance sailing dinghies.
Motor boats, fishing boats, and tenders from Orkney and Linder plus an extensive selection of inflatable boats are ex stock. We are a Specialist Zodiac RIB Centre, but can also supply Avon, Suzumar, Waveline, Plastimo and Wetline.
Outboard engines from Yamaha, Evinrude, and Suzuki, ranging from 2hp - 300hp two or four stroke including the Evinrude E-Tec direct injection engines.

This delightful little inn style hotel nestles invitingly at the foot of rolling hills close to the shores of Loch Melfort, in the quiet roadside hamlet of Kilmelford, 14 miles south of Oban.

Part of the hotel was originally an old drovers' inn, however the majority of the hotel was built during the Victorian era. The name Cuilfail (pronounced ‘cool-fail’) in Gaelic appropriately means "Sheltered Corner".

The atmosphere is one of total peace and tranquillity.

Two contrasting dining areas provide the perfect setting for enjoying delicious uncomplicated Scottish cuisine. The Ocean restaurant is a small bistro style room close to the Poachers Bar, and there is a lovely spacious dining area next to the magnificent residents’ lounge. Food is regularly available in the Poachers Bar.

Dinner, Supper, Snack and Lunch menus are available daily.

The inn is one of the area’s most popular and favourite country eating out experiences. Much of our produce, including wonderful Scotch beef, comes from the surrounding farms and our local farmers are very discerning about how their endeavours are presented and flavoured on the plate, yet are some of our very best regular customers so there is a local recommendation if ever there was one! Local fisherman love our fresh fish too.

Located on the ground floor of Grace House at the centre of Poole Quay right next door to the green tiled "Poole Arms", Dorset Gifts is fast becoming a leading online reatiler of nautical gifts including seashells, lighthouses, display yachts and unusual maritime gift lines.

Most of our online products are for sale in the shop with the added enticing attraction of handmade West Country fudge, local scrumpy and fruit wines to buy in store as well as award winning New Forest scoop ice cream and our new recipe dairy soft serve ice cream.

Our eclectic mix of traditional seaside gifts are also locally sourced so you can pick and mix from such products as Moore's biscuits, Piddle beer, "Poole" rock, local butter tablet, sweets from glass jars or even Dorset Knobs - all served to you in a happy family retail environment by Tim, Jamie, Lisa, Dannielle, Charlotte or other distant family members! Don't miss ouur highly regarded website!!

Welcome to our new online store, since 1961 we have offered the boating world an unrivalled choice in Chandlery, Clothing, all types of Inflatables, Outboard Motors and support services. Our 5,000sq.ft. showroom is stocked with over 25,000 items at all times and our state of the art computer systems ensure constant monitoring of stock and regular updates on special offers and the latest products. We are currently loading our stock onto our website as quickly as possible but with such a vast range this does take some time! Every item you see on our site is part of our normal range of stock, unless clearly marked as "to special order only", and as such you can expect an off the shelf delivery from us on almost every occasion.

We are members of the Association of British Sailmakers
Our team extends from experienced Cruising sailors to racing sailors who are multiple champions at World ,European and National level
We have invested in the latest computer design software ,cutting and manufacturing machinery. All manufacturing is done in house allowing us to carefully monitor our production.

At GRM Rigging Services we believe in providing our clients a high quality, prompt service at reasonable cost.

We have been in business for over 134 years and draw on years of experience to provide the best quality of service available, whilst also embrassing new technology to provide the most up to date solution.

GRM Rigging Services supplies Masts, Booms & Spinnaker Poles from various suppliers (Selden, Sparcraft, Z-Spars) to ensure the correct mast is fitted to your yacht and personal requirements including Carbon Fibre Spars for Racing and Large cruising yachts. Including onsite manufacture of Custom Carbon Fibre Spinnaker Poles.

Our production facility is based in Gourock only 10mins drive from Inverkip. Onsite we Roll swage terminals to wire diameters from 2.5 to 12mm and 16mm through our suppliers, Talurit swage up to 24mm diameter, and supply rod rigging.

We supply and service headsail furling gears (Harken, Furlex, Pro-furl, Schaefer, Facnor, Plastimo).

We have a special talent for lifting and moving boats. Closely associated with Preston Marina we operate in the North West and across the UK. Our custom built trailer allows the easy and safe transport of deep keeled yachts, canal boats and almost every other type of craft between. Click below to see a few of the challenges we've met or call to discuss how we could help move your boat.

There is a well-known saying that the best way to tell whether a man is well dressed is to look down. Hardy Amies, recent dressmaker to Queen Elizabeth II, concurs:
"It is totally impossible to be well dressed in cheap shoes. To buy the best you can afford, to go for what you really can't afford, is not extravagance. But to fail to look after shoes is profligacy."
In the heart of Northern Ireland's most historic town lies the only shoemakers and supplier of quality men's shoes left in the country. With over 50 years experience we are experts in shoe making, shoe fitting, alterations and repairs.
At Robinson's we aim to combine our expert knowledge, craftsmanship and time honoured traditions with the highest quality of materials. We have expert craftsmen who will make you handmade shoes to the exact specification of your feet and to your own personal design with whatever materials and finish you desire.
Our bespoke shoes service is also complimented by our high quality pre-made stock from well established English shoe companies notably Church's, Barker and Loake.

TeemSurveys are a team of small craft Marine Surveyors based in Scotland specialising in Pre-Purchase, Damage and Insurance Condition Surveys. We focus on power and sailing boats of all types up to 30m in length and have full PI insurance.

The Galley of Lorne Inn Ardfern
Retreat to the West Coast of Scotland
Winners of 'The Award Of Excellence for Quality & Service Retreat of the Year
2008 - 2009' awarded by The Shires Magazine
Proud to be members of Britain's Finest Hotels
The Galley of Lorne Inn is a 17th Century Drover's Inn and country retreat situated in the picturesque village of Ardfern which nestles among the hills beside Loch Craignish. This beautiful corner of Argyll has long been a favourite for yachtsmen, artists and those who appreciate beauty, wildness plus the good things in life.
Our centrally located hotel on the West Coast of Scotland is ideally situated for touring. After your bed and breakfast Oban (the gateway to the isles) is only half an hour away and other attractions like the historically unique Kilmartin Glen only minutes away.

In 2005 we opened our newly constructed Restaurant and Function Room with its massive picture window giving all diners unparalleled, breathtaking views across Loch Craignish. Our restaurant is bright, friendly and unusually spacious, capable of seating 100 guests for events. See our weddings & functions page.

With a menu to rival any restaurant in Oban, the Galley of Lorne offers delicious and stylish dining. You stroll a few steps directly into the comfortable Lounge Bar to enjoy a drink before and/or after your meal in the company of our spectacular carved oak lions.

In addition to our superb menu, we also have menus for children's meals and our own homemade desserts and coffee menu. Furthermore, there are always a selection of 'specials' to give you even more choice.

Based at Poole Quay, Dorset, Truly Scrumptious is an independent supplier and retail outlet offering the highest quality traditional confectionery and other home-made products to everyone, from our customers who come in the shop to our corporate clientelle.

From the highest quality hand-made chocolates and fresh fudge to traditional sweets and ice-cream. From Midget Gems to Coconut Ice and beyond. Providing traditional quality and value for money, Truly Scrumptious supplies luxury hampers and boxed products for business gifts and special occasions.

Customer service is one of the most important factors to Truly Scrumptious and the company prides itself on a friendly and family-based atmosphere as well as a personal and caring approach to its business.

Xtreme Boat Sales are official dealers for Glastron Sports Boats and Cruisers. Based in Coleraine we are available for water tests inland on the River Bann and at sea on the beautiful North Coast. Tony and the team have over 30 years experience in the marine trade. Our aim as a company is to ensure that you, the customer, get the best deal, customer service and product available.

We also offer a complete after-sales service inclusive of warranty, service and routine maintenance. Various other services are available such as chandlery sales, storage and ski and wakeboard tuition.