The Taste of South Argyll
When: 17 -23 October 2009
Where: South Argyll
On Saturday 17 October 2009, The Majestic Line is organising a one-off cruise called ‘The Taste of South Argyll’. Over six nights, the Glen Tarsan will cruise around the Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne and Arran stopping at a variety of premier food and drink producers each day.
The Majestic Line know the number of food and drink producers in the small area of South Argyll is impressive. With the warm Gulf Stream air, South Argyll boasts award winning products which can be found in many of the UK’s top restaurants and speciality shops.
The Majestic Line have always indulged in the delicious ingredients and products available and are now introducing a cruise to highlight the many culinary delights of South Argyll.
Award winning cheeses, chutneys, jams, pickles, whisky, herbs, fine ales, seafood, chocolate and even lavender marmalades are all on the itinerary.
Guests will be dropped off in various locations to meet the owners, take a guided tour or talk, and of course enjoy samplings of all the goods on offer! There is also a wine tasting and whisky tasting organised onboard with one of Argyll’s leading vintners.
Imagine spectacular sea lochs with unspoiled glens, mountains and forests as the backdrop for the delicious locally-sourced organic meals cooked by your onboard chef every day. This area is rich in wildlife and dotted with small fishing communities and castles. The islands of Arran, Bute and Cumbrae have beautiful coastlines of sandy bays, scattered with picturesque villages and historic buildings.
Discover these fantastic producers to highlight South Argyll as a hidden gem in the gastronomic world.
Isle of Bute Creamery, Rothesay
Henshelwoods, Rothesay
Arran Chocolate Factory, Brodick
The Island Cheese Company, Brodick
The Arran Brewery, Brodick
Arran Fine Foods, Lamlash
Robin’s Herbs, Whiting Bay
Isle of Arran Cheese, Kilmory
Isle of Arran Distillery, Lochranza
Prentice Seafoods, Tarbert
Loch Fyne Oyster & Mussel Farm, Cairndow
Fyne Ales, Cairndow
Lavender Farm, Tighnabruaich
Argyll Vintners, Dunoon
For more information, for a brochure or to book, please contact The Majestic Line on 0131 623 5012 or www.themajesticline.co.uk