Located at the head of Loch Awe and only 19 miles away from Oban, Cruachan is close to a variety of other tourist attractions also worthy of visiting.

Least of all the is the loch itself, which looks beautiful in any season and is home to a large number of of species including osprey and red deer.

Hikers might enjoy a brisk walk to the summit of Ben Cruachan, where the power station's dam can be seen.

Some other places of interest in the vicinity are:

• Sea.Fari Adventures in Oban
• Inveraray Jail
• Inveraray Castle
• Kilmartin House Museum
• Auchindrain Museum
• Lagnakeil Highland Lodges
• Oban Distillery

Click the links above to visit their websites.