Introduction

This evening, I am reporting on Otter Ferry, a small settlement on the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute. This was formerly the site of a ferry across Loch Fyne. Otter Ferry is situated 9 miles from Portavadie from where there is a ferry to Tarbert, in Kintyre.

How to reach Otter Ferry by road

From Glasgow drive round to Gourock and connect with the ferry across the Firth of Clyde to Dunoon. Then drive for about 1 hour west along a narrow, winding road reach Otter Ferry.

Information on Otter Ferry

This was the place of domicile of Ewen of Otter on the shores of Loch Fyne who as active around AD 1200. Ewan is the earliest historical forbear of Clan MacEwan. Lovely spot to admire on a warm, sunny morning.

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Located on the eastern shore of Loch Fyne, Otter Ferry commands specular views across the loch. Visitors can take a stroll around the bay from the old pier and along the pebbly beach.Then to the Oitir Spit, where seabirds and seals may be observed.

After exertions, consider the local pub, the Oystercatcher, where locally sourced food can be obtained

At nearby Kilfinan, is a picturesque 13th century church. This is the burial place of the clan chiefs of the Lamonts, a large lime kiln, and the Kilfinan Hotel.

For persons interested in hiking there is the Kilfinan Community Forest offering a variety of trails.

More information for the visitor

The publication Visitors’ Guide to Scotland contains a section on the Clyde coast plus a wide range of information covering the whole of Scotland. ISBN is 978-1-9161332-0-4. This book is also available via Kindle.