Inver Cottage - restaurant, coffee house and craft shop, Loch Fyne, Scotland

<body> <h1>Inver Cottage, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland</h1> <h3>Restaurant, coffee house and craft shop</h3> <p>Inver Cottage restaurant and coffee house is a warm and welcoming restored croft situated on the beautiful shores of Lachlan Bay, Loch Fyne, Argyll, Scotland. It's the perfect place to unwind and sample some superb cooking based on local produce and is an ideal starting point for exploring Scotland’s west coast. Old Castle Lachlan, home of the MacLachlan clan for over one thousand years, is close by, while the Inver Cottage craft gallery and shop sells an unusual selection of artwork and gifts. </p> <p>Whether it's a cappuccino and some wickedly tempting home baking, a light and flavoursome lunch dish or something special from the dinner menu such as fresh Loch Fyne langoustines, Inver Cottage uses the very best local ingredients in a fresh and imaginative way, serving delicious food in a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Private dining is available in The Boathouse, which is a great location for a celebratory meal or party, with stunning views across the bay to Old Castle Lachlan. </p> <h3>Weddings and Functions</h3> <p>Inver Cottage provides the perfect backdrop for a private function of any size. The Boathouse attached to the restaurant is perfect as a business meeting room or for private dining for up to 20 people. We can accommodate up to 60 people in the restaurant or can arrange a marquee overlooking the Old Castle and Loch Fyne for bigger parties or weddings. Whatever the size of the event, we are happy to discuss and tailor the menu and facilities to match your needs. We can help you arrange accommodation in the area and can advise on local contacts for marquees, lighting, pipers, bands, florists and fireworks for the ultimate celebration. </p> <p>Visit <a href="http://www.invercottage.co.uk/lochfyne/index.cfm">Inver Cottage Restaurant, Coffee House and Craft Shop</a> for further information. </p> <h3>Old Castle Lachlan</h3> <p>Inver Cottage was built by the seventh chief of Clan MacLachlan as a croft and ferryman's cottage. Old Castle Lachlan, on the shores of Loch Fyne, has been home of Clan MacLachlan since they arrived in Scotland from Ireland over one thousand years ago and the MacLachlan family still occupies the same land today. As Jacobite sympathisers, the clan suffered heavily at Culloden and later at the hands of the Campbells, when the Old Castle was besieged and attacked by English soldiers in 1746. The Old Castle is now a listed ruin and there is an easy walk across the bay to see this unique and atmospheric fortress. </p> <h3>Loch Fyne Walks</h3> <p>For those seeking activity to either work up an appetite or experience the stunning scenery, there is a coastal path over the river and across the bay to the Old Castle. With its rich natural history and unspoilt shoreline, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of a seal, an otter or a pod of dolphins out in the bay. The advanced walker can continue along the coast following a rough path to the site of an old township and ancient chapel. </p> </body>