Directions
Dunoon is easily reached from Glasgow and Central Scotland by driving west on the M8 and following the signs for Greenock and Gourock, or you can take the train or bus from Glasgow to Gourock. Upon reaching Gourock, you can take either the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry which operates from the Gourock Ferry Terminal (next to the train station) to Dunoon Pier, or you can take Western Ferries from Gourock's McInroy's Point to Hunter's Quay. Neither ferry requires pre-booking. Alternatively, drive the longer, scenic route from Glasgow, crossing the Erskine Bridge and then heading for the A82 which passes Loch Lomondside, then the A83 past the Rest and Be Thankful, followed by the A815 along the shores of Loch Eck, which leads to Dunoon.
Dunoon is also a one hour journey from Glasgow Airport, and 52 miles from Prestwick Airport.
Dunoon is the seaboard gateway to Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, the first National Park in Scotland.
Directions/Changeover for passengers
| Nearest International Airport by road: 65miles | 1.5 hours |
| Nearest International Airport by road and ferry | 1 hour |
| By rail to Glasgow Central station, change to local rail service to Gourock then ferry to Dunoon and local taxi to Holy loch Port | 1.5 hours |
| By road from Glasgow M8/A8 Westbound to Gourock then ferry (25 minutes) to Dunoon or Hunters Quay and 2 miles to Holy Loch Port | 1.5 hours |
| OR | |
| By Road from Glasgow M8 westbound, M898 Erskine Bridge, A82 to Tarbet, A83 to Cairndow, A915 to Holy Loch Port: total 75 miles | 1.75 hours |
Approaching by Sea
Hazard free approach in any weather.
Loch entrance: 55° 58.3N/4° 53.8W
VHF Channel: 80/37(M) "Holy Loch Marina"
