ALLT BEAG | high quality | 4 bedroom | self-catering | accommodation
TIGHNABRUAICH | ARGYLL & BUTE | SCOTLAND

THE SEA

Tighnabruaich is defined by its fantastic sea and loch scapes, and by the views to the nearby Isle of Bute and the more distant Isle of Arran.

The settlement, which grew substantially during the Victorian period alongside the growth in the wealth of Glasgow, was opened up from the sea by the 'puffers' which plied their trade delivering goods to the scattered coastal communities largely inaccessible by land.

Seeing the beauty of the landscape surrounding the narrow Kyles of Bute, Victorian developers built large and impressive villas for the wealthy merchants of Glasgow. Allt Beag is one such villa.

Today the sea, the narrows and the lochs still define the sense of place. The drive up to Tighnabruaich on the A8003 - along a road full of dips, crests and switchbacks - is one of the most memorable in Scotland and the views over Loch Riddon and then on to Bute and Arran are truly spectacular.

For children the sea shores are magical places, with rocks and rock pools to explore and beautiful sandy beaches such as the nearby Ostel Bay.

For people of all ages the sea offers great potential for recreation. The Kyles of Bute Sailing Club in the village is popular with visitors to the sheltered inland waters of the Clyde, Tighnabruaich Sailing School offers tuition at a variety of levels under both sail and power and the RNLI lifeboat station provides reassurance for those out on the water.

Lastly, the sea provides delicious food which can be sampled at several outstanding local restaurants and pubs. Fresh scallops are hand-dived in the bay, langoustines are caught and served up with garlic butter, fresh fish is cooked or smoked in any number of ways.

Allt Beag, with its imposing situation, looks out over the sea and its never changing variety. For those wishing to approach from the sea there is a mooring (signed Liberty Bell) at 55^o54'7.00", -5^o14'16.80 belonging to the property.