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The west coast port of Oban is perhaps the best known town of this area and is the jumping off point for sailings to most of the Western Isles. It is a popular destination in itself, as a centre for touring the rest of this glorious area. Just a few miles to the north are lovely beaches at Benderloch and, to the south, the only ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’ and Seil Island.
Inland are the beauties of Loch Awe in the shadow of Cruachan mountain, the road to picturesque Inveraray, with its castle and historic jail on Loch Fyne, the Cowal peninsula with its several yachting havens and on down to Knapdale and the Mull of Kintyre with more lovely beaches at Machrihanish and Carradale.
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A County with an Interesting History
Argyll is a county with an eventful and often turbulent history, evidence of which is still visible today. There are picturesque ruined castles such as Kilchurn in Loch Awe or Castle Stalker at Appin, which will be instantly familiar from countless souvenir calendars. It actually goes back much further still, almost 5,000 years in fact.
Those with an interest in such things will find a real treasure house at Kilmartin Glen, north of Lochgilphead where there are stone circles, cairns and burial mounds dating from prehistoric times. Nearby Dunadd is a rocky outcrop which was once an Iron Age fort and is believed to be the capital of the ancient Pictish kingdom of Dalriada.
The islands of Islay and Jura are also within the county. The former is famous for its distilleries and for its amazing birdlife, and therefore a mecca for whisky connoisseurs and 'twitchers' alike. In autumn in particular, it becomes a haven for many types of migratory geese, with huge flocks feeing in the fields and coastal meadows.
Jura, right next door, translates as 'The Island of Deer' and they are almost as thick on the ground there as their avian counterparts on Islay! With only one tiny settlement, it too has its own distillery. Closer to the mainland and easily accessible for a day visit, is little Gigha. It translates as 'God's island' and is home to the remarkable Achamore Gardens.
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Appin | Garelochhead | Inveraray | Isle of Seil |Lismore | Loch Awe | Loch Etive | Lochgilphead | Mull of Kintyre | Oban | Onich | Strachur & Loch Fyne | Tarbert | Tayvallich
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08-May-2024 | Dye Water Cottage CJ6 (overall) | Make clear that the property may not suit people with mobility or visual problems | ||
08-May-2024 | Inchrye Lodge, Lindores Loch AC9 (overall) | Easy to book and was kept informed all the time | ||
08-May-2024 | Crannag CA3 (overall) | Lovely cottage, very clean, fantastic views from Lounge/Kitchen. Comfortable beds. very relaxing stay in a lovely area. Internet v v slow (not enough for radio) but 5G mobile locally so watch for data roaming charges. Front step v slippery esp when wet. Take care to avoid a fall. Most cottages now offer a welcome pack post Covid, this does not so stock up on essentials before arriving, | ||
08-May-2024 | Loch Ruathair Cottage BF3 (overall) | The staff are helpful and responsive. | ||
08-May-2024 | Duallin Croft DN1 (overall) | Excellent spacious and comfortable cottage with views to die for...Shame there is no direct route down to the Loch ..But that's a minor issue | ||
08-May-2024 | Glen Cottage, Dunrobin GB8 (overall) | Go the extra mile to source information. Easy to deal with, good local knowledge . | ||
08-May-2024 | Taigh Nan Eilean GZ7 (overall) | Excellent - owner on hand to resolve any issues ( not that there were any), contacted us ahead of arrival to ask if we needed anything & provided a really lovely welcome pack containing a selection of local products | ||
08-May-2024 | Loch Awe Boathouse GF4 (overall) | We absolutely loved our stay at loch Awe boathouse. suggestion, needs new mugs and oven trays. Oven wasn’t that clean either. Otherwise just beautiful place to relax and recharge. | ||
08-May-2024 | East Tweed at Old Melrose GT4 (overall) | Easy transaction, deposit returned quickly. A bit more of a personal nature rather would be even better (standard communications did not recognise that this was a return visit for example). Understand that this is not always practical, but feedback nevertheless. | ||
08-May-2024 | Skylark Cottage CF1 (overall) | Lovely cottage in a good location. Very comfortable and excellent facilitieS |