News & events in the West Coast of Scotland

Dec

04

Port Appin Lighthouse »

Remember I said on the 2nd December that there is quite a story to tell on the history of our lighthouse in Port Appin. Well it…

Nov

26

Matt's Christmas Cake »

Matt’s Traditional Christmas Cake Its that time already! Christmas Cake is, for me, the cornerstone of Christmas treats. Se…

Jul

01

Crab and Asparagus on Toast »

Matt's Crab on Toast with Asparagus Serves 4 1 large cock crab For the cured egg yolk 1 egg yolk 100g flak…

May

28

New recipe for Crispy Shredded Beef »

Matt has kindly shared his very special recipe for Crispy shredded chilli beef with us to try at home. Given my renewed confide…

May

18

Matt's Super Green Smoothie »

Matt’s Super Green Smoothie Who doesn’t like a smoothie! Smoothies are great. Throw everything you like into a blen…

May

13

World Cocktail Day! »

It's World Cocktail day! Who knew it was World Cocktail Day? Why not rustle up a Bramble cocktail? If you want to have a go …

May

08

Sticky Toffee Pudding »

Further to Matt kindly offering to teach me to cook with the first effort being a Carbonara, I am pleased to report that my firs…

Apr

29

#NationalGardeningWeek! »

This week is National Gardening Week and for those fortunate to have a garden, what a great week, with the flowers truly bloomin…

Apr

23

Pledge for NHS and Care staff in Scotland »

Today we launched a pledge through the Oban Times, for NHS and Care staff in Scotland, to give away 2 overnight stays for two at…

Apr

22

Matts recipe for a Carbonara »

In the effort to try and get me to learn how to cook, Matt has kindly shared his recipe for a Carbonara with me and Jenny is ver…

Nov

17

Times Best Places to Stay this Winter »

We were absolutely delighted to have been included in the Times on Saturday in their choice of the top cosiest hotels to stay th…

Nov

03

Wine Dinner - 5th November »

Due to a late cancellation we now have 2 rooms available on our special wine dinner on Saturday 5th November which we are able t…

Nov

03

Special hotel deals at Airds Hotel, near Oban »

We are excited to have just launched our Winter Special Offers, starting on the 1st November and applicable right through to the…

Oct

30

Wine Dinner - 5th November »

We are all looking forward to the Wine Dinner on Saturday 5th November. Our wine connoisseur will be using the Pinot grape in al…

Oct

06

New Airds Video »

We are absolutely delighted to announce the launch of our new video. Manguela and Richard from View South were with us for a we…

Oct

06

Wine Dinner - 5th November »

We are pleased to announce that we will celebrate Guy Fawkes Night this year with some spectacular fireworks for the palate. On…

Oct

06

Restaurant Manager Awards »

Many of our guests will be familiar with Andrei as he has been with us a couple of years now and is a very popular member of the…

May

20

Tatler Restaurant Guide 2016 »

We were over the moon to have been included in the very prestigious Tatler Restaurant Guide 2016. It is extremely difficult to …

Apr

17

Number 1 in Sunday Times for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast! »

We are so excited here at Airds to be included in the top 15 places to stay for Dinner, Bed and Breakfast in the Sunday Times Li…

Apr

17

Last few Days of Spring Offers »

Don't forget there are only a few days remaining to take advantage of our 2 Spring Offers:- 2 Night Spring Offer '3 for 2' in …

Apr

17

Top 10 Reasons to Stay at Airds »

Top 10 Reasons to Stay at Airds We have thought long and hard as to what we think are the top 10 reasons why guests should stay…

Nov

13

Winter Offers »

Sometimes the festive parties can get too hectic and tiring so what better way to take your mind off it than by booking a winter…

Nov

09

Scotland on Sunday »

We are delighted to once again be featured in a national newspaper as the place to stay on the west coast of Scotland, in the Sc…

Oct

13

Airds included in Sawday's top places to cosy up to this Winter »

We were incredibly pleased to be included in Alastair Sawday's list of top places to cosy up to this winter which came out in th…

Oct

03

40 years in the Good Food Guide »

We are all so pleased to once again be included in the Good Food Guide for 2016. This means that we have now consistently been…

Oct

03

Airds 2016 Calendar »

Following the success of our calendar last year and the fantastic feedback we received, we were encouraged to produce a second c…

Sep

30

Airds Tops Times and Telegraph List »

We were absolutely over the moon to be listed as being in the top 20 hotels to visit in the Autumn in the following national pap…

Sep

30

Autumn has arrived! »

It has been ages since I last wrote and the main reason for this is that the hotel has just been so busy. We have had a wonderf…

Feb

10

Easter At Airds and Easter Sunday Lunch »

Easter is such a lovely time of year in the Highlands of Scotland, especially on the West Coast of Scotland and where better to …

Feb

10

Valentine's At Airds »

Where better to spend Valentine's then at Airds - that very special Romantic and Luxurious Country House Hotel situated in the s…

Feb

10

Mothers Day - treat the one you love! »

Why not treat your mother to a very special Mother's Day Sunday Lunch at The Airds. Come early and relax with a pre lunch drink…

Nov

06

New Ovens at The Airds »

We had an exciting day yesterday when we had all new ovens fitted in the kitchen. It was a little scary when at 11.30am they ha…

Oct

16

January Sale! »

Janaury Sale! Don't forget that for the month of January we are offering a very special offer with rates from only £250.00 per …

Oct

09

Twixmas »

The time between Christmas and New Year can be quite magical in the Scottish Highlands and where better to enjoy some relaxation…

Sep

05

Winter Warmers - Autumn and Winter Hotel Deals at The Airds »

We are delighted to announce that we have just published our 'Winter Warmer' rates which provide an excellent discount on the no…

Aug

31

Nice weather in Port Appin! »

Weather forecast Port Appin this week A nice start to September is forecast in Port Appin this week which is a real treat. Com…

Aug

29

So much to do in the area »

As we fast approach Autumn and the fine weather is promising to return, if only for a short period, there is still so much to do…

Aug

26

Wedding at Airds »

The Airds situated in the Scottish Highlands, near Oban, has got to be one of the most magical and romantic places to get marrie…

Aug

19

House Parties at Airds! »

House Parties at Airds Our small size and spectacular location with stunning scenery make us that perfect venue for a real fun …

Aug

07

Relais Chateaux 60th Anniversary tasting Menu »

Don't forget that during the month of August we have a very special Tasting Menu, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Relais Ch…

Jul

31

Airds Hotel and Restaurant 2015 Calendar »

We are so excited to have just produced our very first 'Airds Hotel and Restaurant 2015 Calendar'. After many years of guests t…

Jul

12

The Commonwealth Games are nearly upon us! »

With just short of 2 weeks until the start of the Commonwealth Games, either you want to fully embrace yourself in the whole spi…

Jul

10

Gift Vouchers »

Don't forget that we can provide gift vouchers for all occasions - birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas,wedding gift, or…

Jul

08

Views from above! »

Fly Scenic Scotland operate sightseeing flights along the Argyll coast from Oban Airport (20 minute drive from the hotel) - take…

Jul

05

Weather for the next few days »

Saturday 5th July A brief shower or two but with plenty of sunshine 16°Lo 9° Sunday 6th July Cloudy,…

Jul

03

Port Appin Boat Trips »

We have been so lucky this week with the weather which I have to say has been fantastic! Few places on Scotland’s West coast are…

Jun

23

Oban Highland Games »

Welcome to the Oban Highland Games - 28th August On the 28th August, Oban is the place to be to enjoy a highland games that is …

Jun

21

Lazy Sunday in July - hotel offers in July »

Don't forget that for the month of July, we invite you to enjoy a 'Lazy Sunday' with us. Book to stay on one of the four Sunday…

Jun

17

A visitor at breakfast! »

From time to time we get a little visitor at breakfast and whilst all the guests and staff love her, Les the gardener is slightl…

Jun

15

You could almost eat dinner outside! »

This picture does not quite do it justice, but it was so light last night with the sun shining that you could almost have eaten …

Jun

14

Weather in the Oban Area - West Coast Weather »

With the start of June being generally warm and dry we did still have a few showers in the area but it was certainly not unpleas…

Jun

13

Champagne Strawberry Afternoon Tea in Port Appin! »

Don't forget we are still serving a Champagne Strawberry Full Afternoon tea throughout the month of June, with 10% of all procee…

Jun

12

Summer is in the air! - Summer hotel offer »

After a long winter, give yourself something to look forward to and book a short holiday - a relaxing visit to The Airds! Durin…

Jun

11

Casual Summer Lunch Menu Launched »

We have just launched our new casual lunch menu following feedback form guests and locals. Served in a much more relaxed atmosp…

Mar

24

The Commonwealth Games 2014 »

In July, Glasgow, the largest City in Scotland, will become the centre of attention for hundreds of top athletes and thousands…

Feb

19

Wine Dinners »

We have planned three wine events during 2014 in our award winning fine dining restaurant, here on the West Coast of Scotland. …

Jan

27

Pride of Britain »

We are delighted to announce that we have just been accepted into membership of the Pride of Britain Consortium. You may ask why…

Dec

19

Refurbishment complete »

Our closure period is always a frantic time as we need to ensure all work stays on plan to meet the re-opening deadline - and ne…

Nov

28

Refurbishment »

We are just about to close for our annual closure period in which we do all our refurbishment work ready for the coming year. T…

Sep

24

Last minute hotel deals »

Take advantage of the following late availability rates for stays during the 24th of September to the 7th of October: Standar…

Sep

11

World Stone Skimming Championships »

The World Stone-Skimming Championships which are held every year on Easdale Island are to take place on Sunday, 29th September 2…

Aug

08

Oban Games »

We are now looking forward to the Oban Games, the Highland games for the whole of Argyll. It takes place on 22nd August and prom…

Jun

22

Improving the view »

We have just completed the removal of the line of trees at the bottom of the field next to our garden. This, I am pleased to say…

Jun

11

Incredible weather »

Over the last week we have had incredibly good weather. So much so that it has been difficult to keep our guests at their tables…

May

29

Late availability very special offer »

It has been a stunning day today and makes you glad to be on the west coast. If you have some free time why not take advantage o…

May

28

Sunday lunch »

Our new Sunday lunch menu is now available. This set lunch is available in the Conservatory or the Restaurant and is priced at £…

May

22

Conservatory lunches »

With the delivery of new Lloyd Loom tables and chairs we are now offering lunches in the Conservatory. This is the ideal setting…

May

10

Self catering cottage »

We have just launched a new system for renting our self catering cottage. Now the rates, which are still weekly Saturday to Satu…

May

09

Scottish Six Days Trial »

The SSDT is to trials riders what the Isle of Man TT is to road racers and it is based in the Fort William area. For 2013 it sta…

Apr

30

New packages announced »

We have just announced two exciting new packages which are available throughout the year (excepting special events like Christma…

Apr

03

Spring arrives this April »

I am delighted to announce that two new offers have been launched for stays in April. With such beautiful weather we are current…

Mar

14

Our new website »

Welcome to our new website. in addition to hopefully being easier to use, we have tried to provide more information on the local…