En route
Stay overnight at The Pierhouse Hotel as you journey through the West Coast and Highlands & islands of Scotland. Here are some touring itineraries that are popular with our guests.



Argyll's Seafood Trail
A meandering culinary journey through Argyll's Loch Fyne, Kintyre Peninsula, Crinan and Port Appin.

A meandering culinary journey
From the freshest of crab rolls to a full Michelin rated menu, the Seafood Trail in Argyll offers you a warm welcome and food that values freshness and flair above all else.
At the northernmost point of the Trail, The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant shares this commitment to fresh, local, sustainable seafood. As a member of The Seafood Trail, we’re united by a common vision to showcase the best of local produce, simply because it is so fabulously good. This summer, follow the Seafood Trail along the shores of Argyll - from Loch Fyne, Kintyre through Crinan to Port Appin and create your very own seafood adventure.
From The Pierhouse Hotel in Port Appin, plan your route and enjoy taking in a few other Seafood Trail member establishments.

West Highland whisky trail
Tour the West Highland whisky distilleries, take in stunning coastal scenery and savour fantastic fresh seafood.
Touring West Highland Distilleries

The Pierhouse Hotel and Seafood Restaurant makes an ideal stopping off point or base for touring the West Highland whisky distilleries. What makes the West Highland distilleries so special - apart from their long heritage in producing malts - is their beautiful coastal settings, the abundance of delicious seafood available including fresh and smoked salmon, langoustines, crab, lobster and scallops and the warm, relaxed west coast hospitality.
If some of your most favourite things in life include west coast scenery, jaw-droppingly beautiful sunsets, seafood and malt whisky take some time to explore the West Highland distilleries.
Oban Distillery, in the heart of Oban
Founded in 1794 by two of Oban town founders, Oban Distillery is the closest to The Pierhouse and a gem at that.
Known for: Oban 14 year old single malt, Oban Distillers Edition
Tobermory Distillery, Isle of Mull
Originally named 'Ledaig' which means 'safe haven' in Gaelic, Tobermory Distillery on the waterfront of the Mull town is where distillers believe they have 'captured the spirit of our beautiful island.'
Known for: Ledaig 10 and 18 year old single malts, Tobermory 10 and 15 year olds
Ben Nevis Distillery, Fort William
Nestled at the foot of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, the distillery was established in 1825 and sourced its peat and water from the mountain after which it is named.
Known for: Ben Nevis 19 year old single west highland malt and Dew of Ben Nevis Blue Label blend.
Ardnamurchan Distillery, Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Opened in 2014, the Ardnamurchan Distillery is "Scotland’s newest, greenest, most westerly mainland distillery." On the shores of Loch Sunart, the distillery will in time produce one peated and one unpeated malts. Take the tour to see it as it happens.
Talisker Distillery, Isle of Skye
Described as "the oldest - and only - working distillery on the Isle of Skye, set on the shores of Loch Harport with dramatic views of the Cuillins", Talisker Distillery started to produce Talisker single malt in 1830 and went on to be the largest selling single malt by the turn of the 20th century.
Known for: Talisker Skye Single Malt, Talisker 10,18,25 year olds
Jura Distillery, Isle of Jura
Founded in 1810, the Isle of Jura Distillery invites you to "discover the different sides of Jura - you'll taste the difference in every drop."
Known for: Jura Origin, Jura Superstition, Jura Diurachs' Own
8 Islay Distilleries, Isle of Islay
Islay needs little introduction to whisky afficionados - a land with a very long pedigree in whisky production due to its abundance of peat, spring water and barley. With 8 working distilleries visit the iconic names of iconic names Laphroaig, Bunnahabhain, Bowmore as well as the newest distillery at Kilchoman (pictured at the top of the page).
Known for: Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Bowmore, Bruichladdich, Kilchoman, Caol Ila and Bunnahabhain.
Slainte mhaith, cheers, salud, salute, sante, skal, prost.......

North Coast 500
The increasingly popular North Coast 500 road trip.

The NC500 Road Trip
The Pierhouse is proving a great stepping stone for guests heading north for the North Coast 500 road trip. Created in 2014, NC500 is 500 miles of stunning coastal scenery in Scotland's far north starting from Inverness and taking in Applecross, Torridon, Ullapool, Durness, John O'Groats, Helmsdale and Dornoch.
There is plenty of scope to create your own style of road trip - whether you are travelling by family car, motorcycle or classic sports car. The NC500 starts at Inverness Castle - a couple of hours north of The Pierhouse. From there, choose whether to head up the east or west coast first, where to stop overnight and which attractions and activities to experience along the way.
Ardnamurchan & the Road to the Isles
Heading for Skye or the Small Isles - choose from two routes to the port of Mallaig.
From sea lochs & sandy beaches to viaducts and lighthouses

The journey to the isle of Skye or the Small Isles from Port Appin is such a scenic one that it's best to allow plenty of time to enjoy it to the full. Ferries for Skye and the Small Isles of Eigg, Rum, Canna and Muck depart from the harbour town of Mallaig. There are two popular choices to reach Mallaig.
Port Appin to Mallaig via Glenfinnan (72 miles): A direct, yet wonderfully scenic route called 'the Road to the isles'. Heading west after Fort William the first highlight is Glenfinnan - the site where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the Jacobite standard and rallied his clansmen in a call for battle in 1745. There's a National Trust for Scotland visitor centre which tells the whole story as well as providing views to the famous railway viaduct, now with new found fame from appearances in the Harry Potter films.
As your journey continues, the beautiful bay at the village of Arisaig awaits you as views open up to the Small Isles. Further on, the white sands and fantastically blue shallow waters on the beaches between Arisaig and Morar await you. Within no time at all you'll reach Mallaig - ready to enjoy one of the many cafes and restaurants before heading across the water to your island adventure. Read more about the Road to the Isles.
Port Appin to Mallaig via Ardnamurchan (133 miles): a longer meandering route taking in the stunning Ardnamurchan peninsula. Take the ferry across the Corran Narrows to Ardgour at Corran (off the A82 between Ballachulish and Fort William). Enjoy the winding road along the shores of Loch Sunart past Strontian and Kilchoan until you reach Ardnamurchan Lighthouse - the most westerly point of mainland Britain. On a clear day, the views to the Small Isles and the Outer Hebrides are out of this world. Take a picnic lunch to the beautiful sands of nearby Sanna Bay, before retracing your steps to Salen and hopping over to Acharacle and on to Glenuig before joining the A830 at Lochailort. From there, the joys of Arisaig and Morar open up before taking you onwards to Mallaig. Read more about Ardnamurchan.
