Exhibitions & Events this Summer
at Crinan Hotel
For Lovers of Gardens, Galleries, Groovy Music, Gourmets
and our Crinan Classic Boat Festival
June and July look like exciting months with a host of exhibitions, events, music and our Crinan Classic. Here is our summer newsletter with all the details. We look forward to meeting up with old friends and new during the months ahead. - Frances & Nick
- RGI Fundraising Exhibition
- Crinan's Secret Garden
- Events at Crinan - Calendar for June & July.
- Good Music at Crinan
- Crinan Classic July 2010
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RGI's Fundraising Exhibition at Crinan Hotel
The Royal Glasgow Institute of the Fine Arts held a fundraising exhibition and reception at the Crinan Hotel on Saturday 5th June. Works on display by RGI artists including Phillip Reeve (see above) as well as selected local artists. The show is open daily and runs until Friday 2nd July.
Call Crinan Hotel for further details. |
Crinan Hotel's Secret Garden
Argyll gardens, famous for their Rhodedendron blooms, are now all open. Visitors to Crinan can enjoy several famous gardens including Arduaine, Ardkinglas, Crarae and Ardmaddy - all open from May onwards as part of Scotland's Garden Scheme.
At Crinan Hotel there is a delightful garden secreted
away on the hill just behind the hotel. For use by the guests
of Crinan Hotel, this 'secret garden' drew a lot of visitors when it was open to the public
during Scotland's Garden Scheme Open Days - see official website for full details.
Open the gate just outside the Hotel Bar and climb
the stone staircase that leads to the top of the ridge
just outside the upper garden entrance. Entering the garden through the small top gate, enjoy a leisurely walk down through the plants and trees carefully tended by the owner, Frances Macdonald. At the hotel reception there is a raffle (40 tickets only) for a painting by Frances to raise funds for the Scottish Garden Scheme.
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Exhibitions & Events Calendar
Crinan Hotel has two Gallery spaces exhibiting local and well know Scottish Artists
Exhibitions & Events |
Crinan Gallery 1 |
Crinan Gallery 2 |
Until 2nd July 2010 |
We are presently hosting The Royal Glasgow Institute of Fine Arts (RGI). A hugely popular event now in its fifth year. Artists showing include Gordon Mitchell, Philip Reeves, Jock MacInnes, Ian MacKenzie Smith and others. |
We have an exhibition of the works of invited local artists. including Jolomo, Frances Macdonald and Patricia Cain.
Private View 2nd July
(Contact hotel for invitation) |
From 3rd July 2010 |
Crinan Classic Exhibition
'Out of the Blue'- featuring Gordon Mitchell and other selected artists. Works displayed in Gallery 1 and Gallery 2. |
Artists include Dave Smith, Peter Durnham, Patricia Cain, Sam Cartman, Frances Macdonald and Ross Ryan. |
August is Artmap Argyll Month. From 13th to 19th August the artists open their studios to the public. www.artmapargyll.com |
Exhibition of recent paintings by Ross Ryan. During this time Frances Macdonald and Ross Ryan will be Artists in Residence in Gallery I
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Exhibition of Works by Artists associated with Artmap Argyll
Private View 13th August.
(Contact hotel for invitation) |
  
MUSIC Events during June and July
Event |
Time & Date |
Artists |
Jazz on the Roof |
Wednesday 30th June 2010 |
Julia Spencer & David Finlay |
| Julia sings in the “Birdcage” on the roof as the sun goes down. This pop-up Jazz Club vibrates all the senses. It is rare to hear the voice naked and unmic-ed, but here at Crinan you can. Julia sings songs by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Duke Ellington and Billy Holiday. David Finlay, her accompanist is a concert pianist and composer of extraordinary depth. Notes soar in the air as the islands of Jura and Scarba change colour to the beat of the music. Join us. Maximum capacity 40 souls. |
Vic 32 |
Thursday 30th June 2010 |
Mid Argyll Pipe Band |
| To open the Crinan Classic Boat Festival, aboard the Vic 32 puffer steam vessel, the band play as they gently steam round the point and the lock into the canal. It is pure emotional drama as the crescendoing pipes come in from the sea and then resonate in the lock as the Puffer slowly rises to the canal basin. Free drams are served to steady the overwhelmed sensibilities. |
Cocktail bar and Patio |
Thursday 1st July 2010 |
Archie McAllister |
| Archie McAllister – the infamous fiddler from Campbeltown picks you up, plays to you and with you and doesn't put you down until someone pulls the plug on him. A legend. |
Fiddler on the Patio |
Friday 2nd July 2010 |
Check with Mike Dalgleish |
| Delightful and uplifting tunes from a well known local fiddler yet to be tracked down. |
Crinan Classic Ceilidh |
Saturday 3rd July |
Band - Rusty Nails |
| Rusty Nails - are a legendary, unstoppable force who will have you dancing like you just don't care. |
Scottish Evening |
Saturday 3rd July |
Winnie Campbell & Jim |
| Winnie Campbell and Jim Robb are favourites at Crinan. Winnie wields her magic on the Accordian with the indomitable Jim on pipes highland and small, poems, songs and even the spoons. |
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The Crinan Classic - July 2010
Crinan Classic Boat Festival takes place from Thursday July 1st until Sunday 4th July 2010 with an additional race this year on Saturday 10th July from Crinan to Tobermory.Full details on the Crinan Classic Web Site >>>
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Last year 65 classic wooden boats attended this spectacular event. Watch it from the comfort of your room within Crinan Hotel, join in the Highland Games or take a trip on VIC 32.
Boat Trips are available on TRUANT which is an 8 metre gaff race yacht built in 1910 in Scotland by "William Fife III". Charters can be tailor-made to suit your preferences. Contact Ross Ryan at Crinan Hotel (web link)
Details about Truant on the Crinan Web Site >>> |
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MESSING ABOUT IN BOATS AT CRINAN
The Crinan Canal is the gateway to a world of wonderful sailing on Scotland's west coast. There are many activities to be enjoyed in around Crina - here are just a few we can organise from Crinan Hotel.
Gemini Cruises staring their tours from the front of the Crinan Hotel
out to the Corryvreckan whirlpool
www.geminicruises.co.uk
For the speedsters Seafari are running their wildlife tours
and high speed direct to Iona from Easdale.
www.seafari.co.uk/oban/
Boat charters can be arranged to collect you from the hotel slipway
www.venture-west.co.uk
And Sandy Campbell runs a fantastic boat from Loch Sween and Crinan
For an amazing day trip you can now enjoy the Jura passenger ferry from Tayvallich.
www.jurapassengerferry.com
Call 01546 830 261 for further details and reservations |
Crinan by Lochgilphead, Argyll PA31 8SR
Tel: 01546 830 261 Fax: 01546 830 292
www.crinanhotel.com
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