Old School Apartments Ltd

17/07/2024

Our new mobile friendly website www.dalavicholdschool.com is now live and operational. The book now button will take you straight to it. Our existing oldschoolapartments one will automatically redirect you to it. We have added new features and would love your feedback.

dalavicholdschool.com

16/07/2024

16/07/24 Blue/Green Algae Alert

We have been advised that blue/green algae has been spotted on Loch Awe in various areas.

Blue/Green Algae is potential fatal to animals, young children and the elderly/infirm. It only occurs in static waters

You are advised to keep animals and children out of the Loch and standing water

Take them to running/ moving waters to splash in as Blue / Green Algae. The River Avich has lots of lovely accessible areas for paddling and splashing and the forest are full of wee burns all of which give children and dogs a great deal of fun.

The coastline around here is also brilliant with lovely beaches at DunBeg, Tralee, Ganavan etc.

We will remove this post when the threat has abated.

04/07/2024

July / August hours

Hours for July / August

26/06/2024

All very good news and the shop is indeed well stocked!

07/06/2024

Update on the shop now under new management

21/02/2024

The problems with BT is sorted so you can call 01866 844160 now but we are still going to leave the other number to use

16/02/2024

Had a fabulous evening out with Peta Kilchrenan Inn with the most awesome food. Thank you Pip and Phil the alcohol free Rose Martini Spritzer was brilliant and the parsnip soup out of this world! Best anniversary meal in a little no time! Thank you Peter

14/02/2024

Due to ongoing problems with BT please use the contact us button to reach us. We will let you know when 01866 844160 is back up and running

05/02/2024

Bar opening times

Bar opening hours for February and March

05/02/2024

Shop opening hours for February

Hello. We are back and here's our planned hours for February. Hot kitchen open daily. Can't wait to see you all 🤩💕

15/12/2023

Information re Christmas and New Year

Here are the opening hours, up to, and over the festive season.
A "whats on" and times will be posted shortly.......watch this space

02/11/2023

If you need to dump some junk to make room for Christmas…..

01/06/2023

New bar hours

Bar opening hours July to October

09/05/2023

🚨 THIS WEEK WE WILL ONLY BE OPEN FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 5:30PM TO 9PM 🚨

Closed Sunday as I have a very important appointment in Forfar first thing Monday morning and need to travel Sunday evening.

Apologies and back to normal for the music festival.

Chris

29/03/2023

Latest opening times for local restaurant

This week's opening hours;

Thursday to Monday Evening 5:30pm to 9pm.

Closed Tuesday and Wednesday this and next week.

Post to come with Specials.

Chris

26/01/2023

Bar opening hours for February and March

06/01/2023

Just for information

What an amazing year it was for the restaurant in 2022. Thank you to all our amazing customers and staff for making it a great and successful first year.

We will now be closed all of January for a wee earned break. Reopening on Friday 3rd February for half term and for the rest of the year.

See you all soon

Chris

30/12/2022

New Years Day Bash !

17/12/2022

All the information you need

19/11/2022

Fascinating

Welcome to Molly's favourite castle since you can only get there by swimming (or boat). Innis Chonnel Castle on Loch Awe is the older, less visited sister of Kilchurn Castle, further along Loch Awe.

Only a fraction of the people who drive past Loch Awe every day even know about Innis Chonnel, never mind make the effort to visit. Hidden away on its little island, on the quiet side of the loch, this was one of Clan Campbells earliest and most impressive strongholds.

This was likely where the clan's vast empire began, an impregnable stronghold, but in the 15th century, they left it all behind! The Campbells moved their main residence to Inveraray on Loch Fyne and access to the open sea.

The old castle at Innis Chonnel became a secure prison. Donald Dubh Macdonald, heir to the Lordship of the Isles but with a Campbell mother, was captured as a baby and imprisoned here in the 15th century. His father and grandfather had continually rebelled against the Scottish Crown and now Donald was paying for it.

The boy grew into a man while locked in his island prison, until a daring rescue by his clansmen whisked him away to the Isle of Lewis. Donald made his old man proud by rebelling against the King, only to end up captured once again and held in Edinburgh Castle for almost 40 years.

Old Donald was finally released in 1543, maybe for good behaviour but if so, that didn't last long. He almost immediately declared yet another rebellion, signing a pact with the English King Henry VIII and promising to raise 8000 men.

Even though the islanders were angry at the way they and their chiefs had been treated, Donald Dubh struggled to gather his army. He retired to the safety of Ireland where he could plan his next expedition, but died there of a fever.

Poor Donald had spent less than 10 years of his entire life as a free man, but at least his teenage years had spent in as picturesque a spot as Innis Chonnel Castle!

17/11/2022

Beautiful place to visit when you are staying here

The picturesque village of Tarbert is well worth a visit! 💙

Discover ancient castles and take in stunning harbour views whilst getting cosy at one of the many great restaurants such as LulabellesofTarbert 🍷🌅

📍 Tarbert, Loch Fyne
📸 Great capture by charlieurban_

16/11/2022

07/07/2022

Latest from the restaurant

01/07/2022

Under new management, open for the season and worth a visit!

01/07/2022

Had some lovely guests in recently, more scheduled. Looking forward to greeting friends old and new. Wild, remote, and truly beautiful, Argyll is a haven for wildlife, a stunning piece of countryside and a great place to recharge your batteries. Hope to see you soon.