Best of the west
The unique Dougarie Estate offers sporting and non-sporting holidays on the wild and unspoilt west coast of the Isle of Arran.
What better way to escape it all than by stepping off the mainland and onto the beautiful Isle of Arran? Take some time out from the hustle and bustle of Scotland’s cities and indulge yourself with a week’s holiday on the Dougarie Estate. There’s plenty of space to accommodate all of the traditional sporting activities such as stalking, shooting and fishing as well as many other activities ranging from golf to charcuterie courses.
Dougarie Lodge was built as the sporting summerhouse for the 11th Duke of Hamilton around 1865 and until the 1970s had antlers adorning the external walls. The Duke married Princess Marie of Baden and perhaps the strong influences from Bavaria and Hungary gave rise to many of the unique features such as deerskins on the passage walls, antler door handles and a window over the main fireplace. Both the Hamilton and Montrose families made Dougarie a core part of their summer holidays entertaining friends and family from across Europe each year.
Extensively modernised and refurbished to a high standard in 2019, groups of up to 14 can stay in the House of Machrie, a substantial Victorian country house set in beautiful surroundings with fabulous coastal views across the Kilbrannan Sound to the Mull of Kintyre. There is also the Towers which boasts an impressive roof terrace with stunning views of Arran’s northern mountains.Smaller accommodation options are also available too, all of which are finished to a high standardand located near to the main letting properties.
Whether it’s your friends or family you wish to bring together, you won’t be bored on Arran with numerous activities ranging from hill walking, distillery and nature tours as well as exploring the local sites of interest or sampling some of the great local restaurants and cafes. Driven shooting and walked up days can also be arranged to suit all levels of experience. The river Iorsa runs through the heart of the Estate and is a typical west-coast spate river, offering both salmon and sea-trout fishing. Sea fishing and lobster potting is a great summer activity especially for the younger members of your party along with beach barbeques and picnics.
Take a break from the everyday and escape to Dougarie Estate.
For bookings and enquiries email: office@dougarie.com or call 01770 840259. Dougarie Estate, Isle of Arran, KA27 8EB
Isle of Arran
Tel: 01770 870255 lagghotel.com
The Lagg hotel is one of the oldest established hotels on the Isle of Arran, and has been serving the public since 1791. Open fires and wooded gardens set the scene for a peaceful stay. It has retained its traditional charm inside and out, remaining an authentic coaching inn.
For those looking for an adventurous trip, head out of the hotel to the beautiful surroundings of Arran. Take a distillery tour, try some thrilling outdoor adventure activities, or why not scale Goatfell, the largest mountain on Arran?
The Lagg Hotel is the perfect base for any trip, with well-cooked food and a fantastic range of drinks. Enjoy fine dining creations from Arran whisky salmon, stuffed quail, roast Scottish beef to mango and coconut rice pudding and raspberry parfait in front of an open fire in the lounge bar or restaurant. Full Scottish and continental breakfast is included in your room price and is served in the dining room overlooking wooded gardens.
Set amongst secluded gardens in the wooded hollow of Lagg in Kilmory, the excellent service, ensuite accommodation, restaurant, lounge bar and tranquil gardens make the Lagg Hotel the perfect holiday destination in the Scottish islands.