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With the Scottish Series just around the corner, it’s time to talk to the sailors.
Summer Opening Times
- Reception
- Monday-Sunday
- 8.00am-8.00pm
- Marina Services
- 8.30am–5.00pm daily
- Marina Restaurant and Bar
- Monday - Sunday
- 9.00am-Late
- Breakfast
- 9.00am-11.00am daily
- Lunch
- Monday - Friday
- lunch 12.00-3.00pm
- Saturday and Sunday
- 12-5pm
- Dinner
- Sunday - Thursday
- 6.30pm-9pm
- Friday and Saturday
- 6.30pm-9.30pm
- The Lodge at Portavadie
- 8am-late daily
- Shop
- Monday-Thursday
- 10.00am-5.00pm
- Friday
- 10.00am-6.00pm
- Saturday
- 9.00am-6.00pm
- Sunday
- 9.30am-6.00pm
Plain sailing with the marina team
With the Scottish Series just around the corner, it’s time to talk to the sailors.
Get the top tips and inside information from our mountain-biking chefs, Scott Atkinson and Alun McCulloch.
Sanctuary by the sea - our new Beauty Room
Find out more about our newly opened Beauty Room and meet Head Therapist Cass Ness Atkinson.
Luxury Apartments Development Update
As we approach season 2011, our 2nd since our official launch in 2009 we still have a number of developments ongoing on site. Our latest addition of seven luxury apartments will be ready later this year. The vision is coming ...
Yet more to celebrate today as our own Robert Kitchin was found out as trying to keep his birthday a wee secret.
What a treat!! All had a great time as we gave strictly a run for its money with our own night of energetic dancing as we saw in the 2011 Portavadie style.
Santa was right on time, unaffected by the recent weather conditions.
Festive cheer all round today as the secret santas were revealed following a feast for all of the team, family and friends. Simona's Mum, Grandmother and Grandpa came all the way from Lithuania such was the excitement of our festive ...
Winter has officially arrived in Portavadie as a blanket of snow glistens in a crisp November morning.
A Taste of India in Portavadie...
Friday 19th November saw guests treated to an Indian cuisine buffet!
Sinead and her elf took to the streets of Dunoon yesterday, passing on the Christmas cheer all the way from Portavadie!
Saturday the 4th September we witnessed the Shell Regatta, set inside a marquee, the team did a great job in themeing the marquee with Shell colours, from the seats to the bespoke menu's.
On your marks, get set, GO!!!! Sunday 22nd August saw our inaugural Portavadie Marina Olymipcs.
The Fairlie Yacht Club enjoyed great weather as around 30 yachts graced the marina today. With pre dinner cocktails and a BBQ under the Portavadie sunshine aaahhh - this is the life!!!
The Sun Goes Down in Portavadie
The rain of July seems a distant memory as the sun finally shines down in time for Fairlie Yacht club arriving tomorrow. Phew what a scorcher on the "costa del Portavadie".
Angie and Lainie enjoyed a night out on the boardwalk, following a fishing trip with Malcolm we see our girls kicking up there heels - even on a Thursday!!
The Wizard of Oz - The Walking Theatre Company
"We're off to see the Wizard ...The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." On Sunday 25th July a group of eager munchkins got wisked away to the magical land of Oz with help from Dorothy Gale herself. After a miserable start to ...
Treasure Island - The Walking Theatre Company
Fifteen men on the dead mans chest, yo-ho-ho and a bottle of rum!
Macbeth - Walking Theatre Company
Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn and couldron bubble......Sunday 27th June saw the reinactment of Macbeth where a cast of nearly 30 extras supported the Walking Theatre Company.
Portavadie's first Raft race was held on Sunday 13th June, our first ever winner was Team McNee, who recorded the fastest ever time (Ok the first ever winning time). thanks to all who competed in such good spirit - the ...
Our apartments provide the perfect "watchtower" to survey the yachts as they glide into the marina after yet another great days sailing
With a huff and a puff and a few late nights we managed to blow the doors open to the new luxury apartments.
PPSSSTTT the shop is open.....
Graeme and the team have done a phenominal job in getting the shop open and trading.
Apartments and shop nearly there
The new luxury apartments are really taking shape and bang on schedule for our first ever lets which coincide with the Scottish series, all part of the fun and adventure here!!
My good friend JB came to join us for a weeks R&R - here we see JB with his first ever line caught fish!!!
Sea Safety, Arts and Crafts Day
A fun day for all the family on Saturday the 24th April.
John Marjoribanks takes a break from his adventure
John Marjoribanks, pictured with us here today enjoying a well earned rest from his UK cycle trek in aid of the Rotarians. I think John had the fish and chips, the fuel of champions!!
Luxury apartments seven weeks to go
Works are really progressing and the views are stunning.
Our much loved Kim celebrated - according to her yet another 21st.
Following the successful staff outing on a sunny, if a little chilly day out with the team at Quadmania there are sure signs that 2010 will be a fantastic year. The much anticipated apartments should be finished in 10 weeks ...