News from Crinan

The Crinan Hotel Team sends New Year greetings to all our customers from bright, cold and frosty Crinan!

Over recent days we have been enjoying clear, frosty weather with bright blue skies and winter wonderland views. And some of the braver bulbs are even starting to put up shoots - a clear sign that spring will be on the way soon!

The Hotel will re-open for the 2026 season in plenty of time for Valentine's Day on the 14th of February and there will be two special Valentine's menus available over that weekend (one priced at £55 and one at £35 per person). Rooms are available from Friday 30th January at very attractive low season rates.

There will be one of our regular Art and Music events over the Valentine's Day weekend (Saturday 14th February) and another at the end of the month (Friday 27th February - Sunday 1st March). You can find out more about both these weekends below and on the Hotel's website.

And please scroll to the bottom of this message to see some special offers which we hope might interest you!

The Crinan Team look forward to welcoming you back to enjoy our wonderful location, good food and perhaps a dram or two.  

We do hope you will visit us soon - we will offer you a warm welcome and true Highland hospitality!



Crinan Canal - Western Terminus - showing the Crinan Inn which predated the 125 year old Crinan Hotel - from a photo by Valentine & Sons

Our chefs have put together two special menus for Valentine's Day.

You can see one of the menus for Valentine's Day here and if you would like to see a larger version please click the link below which takes you to the Sample Menus page on the hotel's website.

(There is also an alternative menu which can be seen on the website for those who might wish not to be quite so indulgent!)

Keep an eye on our Sample Menus page to see both regular and special menus

This menu will be available throughout the weekend from Friday 13th to Sunday 15th February as will our regular Seafood Bar à la carte menu.

Frost on the sea shore - January 2026



Art and Music at the Crinan Hotel

There will be two Art and Music weekends during February.

Full details can be found on the Hotel website here: Art & Music weekends

On Saturday 14th February,

Robert Berry will be back at the Crinan Hotel to entertain from the keyboard. There will also be a wine tasting hosted by Will de Burgh from de Burgh Wine Merchants.

Between Friday 27th and Saturday 28th February, Martin Treacher will be at the Crinan Hotel once again. Martin has been making music at Crinan since he brought the Aberlour House School Choir to sing in the gallery when Julia and Ross were at school! He will perform on the piano, accordion and bagpipes during the weekend, and he will also lead some singing around the piano after dinner.

Frances will give a painting demonstration at both weekends and will be ready to answer questions about her work and offer tips to budding or aspiring artists.

At the second weekend, Hamish Martin will talk about his motivations to start two unique Scottish businesses and more.  Hamish is an accomplished and entertaining speaker who is passionate about a wide range of Scottish subjects and traditions.  

These weekends are always popular so please book soon to make sure you can join us. More details can be found on the Hotel website here: Art & Music weekends

Full moon over the Corryvreckan - January 2026

Art Residency at the Crinan Hotel

Exciting news!

This year we will be continuing "The Crinan Art Residency" which includes an opportunity to stay at the Crinan Hotel. The week long residencies will run from March to October.

Crinan has long been ‘drawing’ artists to the area. The islands, the Crinan Canal, Atlantic woodlands and stone age sites are just a few of the iconic landmarks which inspire so much creativity.

A studio is provided at the Annex art centre, just 20 yards down from the hotel. You can also join our boat trips aboard the MV Sgarbh when possible.

Each residency is for one person for one week. Complimentary accommodation and breakfast will be provided at the Crinan Hotel.

Please contact Ross Ryan for more details:

E-mail: rossfloats@yahoo.co.uk or call: 07766 277818

Loch Crinan



Boat trips on MV Sgarbh

MV Sgarbh enjoying Tobermory

Please contact Ross Ryan for more details:

Email: rossfloats@yahoo.co.uk

call: 07766 277818

The MV Sgarbh will be in the water for the 2026 season from the beginning of March and will be ready to take you out to sea.

Early spring is a great time to be on the water, with amazing clarity and the wildlife returning.



Join us aboard while we sail you round the stunning islands - and light lunches can be arranged if you let us know what you would like in advance. 

Boat trips range from short two hour runs to half and full day private charters. We can also take you on a multi day island hopping adventure!

https://www.crinanhotel.com/activities-boat-trips/boat-trips-on-the-sgarbh

Dogs are welcome