Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle I hate to start this article with an obvious Cliché but the word most used by visitors to describe their time by Loch Awe in Argyll is “Awesome” and however cheesy it sounds it pretty much hits the nail on the head. The facts speak for themselves; at 28 miles in length it is the longest fresh water loch (or lake) in the UK, it holds the current record for the largest Brown Trout caught in the British Isles and has, Kilchurn Castle, arguably Scotland’s most impressive & Iconic ancient building and ancestral home of clan Campbell, at its … [Read more...] about Loch Awe, The jewel in Argyll’s crown
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Beaches, Birds and Whisky Galore on Islay
When you think of Islay the first thought that comes to mind is probably whisky! Not strange considering this relatively small island is home to nine whisky distilleries, all famous the world over for their unique taste and character. A few of the distilleries on Islay such as Ardbeg, Laphroaig and Lagavulin produce some of the peatiest whiskies in the world. It's not without reason that Islay is a whisky region on its own. The whisky distilleries attract thousands of visitors each year from all over the world so distilling whisky and the related tourism are an important source of income for … [Read more...] about Beaches, Birds and Whisky Galore on Islay
The Best Way to Explore Glencoe on Foot
Glencoe is famous throughout the world for many reasons. There’s the huge depth of history, the stunning scenery and the world class mountaineering and walking. Although lots of people know Glencoe as a full on mountaineering destination there are lots of easier, more accessible walks too – if you know where to go! Walking in Glencoe One of my most popular walks is a lower level half day trip starting at beautiful little Loch Achtriochtan at the foot of Glencoe’s highest mountain. The history has it that there was a water monster here too – not as big as Nessie as you will soon see! … [Read more...] about The Best Way to Explore Glencoe on Foot
Amazing Scottish Drives, The Road to the Isles
The road to the Isles is considered as one of the best drives in Scotland. Travelling from Fort William to Mallaig you will see some of the best scenery in the whole world with stunning mountain views, white sandy beaches, stunning shimmering lochs, historical places and great views of the isles of Eigg, Rum, Muck, Skye and Canna. The length of the drive is approx 45 miles and worth every minute. Discover some of the best places to stop and see in our guide below. Neptune's Staircase and Corpach Starting from Fort William you will pass Neptune's Staircase, a flight of eight lochs … [Read more...] about Amazing Scottish Drives, The Road to the Isles
Loch Ness Scotland
When you look at a 3-D map of the Scottish Highlands , the first thing you notice is a long divide going south-west to north-east, from Fort William to Inverness. This is what is called the "Great Glen"(gaelic : An Gleann Mòr), a large geological fault called the Great Glen Fault, caused by the sliding between the Grampian mountains in the south, towards south-east, and the Northwest Highlands, in the north, towards north-west. The Great Glen south of Inverness is the location of the famous Loch Ness and Loch Ness Monster Legend. About Loch Ness Loch Ness is a deep loch of freshwater. It … [Read more...] about Loch Ness Scotland
Ben Nevis Scotland
Scotland's Highest Mountain, Ben Nevis Sitting majestically above Fort William stands the ‘Ben’ otherwise named Ben Nevis, the mountains name originates from the Gaelic language Beinn Nibheis that translates terrible or poisonous giving the mountain a reputation of a deadly nature. The Weather on Ben Nevis The weather can be changeable on the mountain and can differ from each passing minute, very unpredictable especially in winter; walkers and climbers have to take extreme caution when tackling Ben Nevis ensuring they have the knowledge and equipment to stay safe. The climate on the … [Read more...] about Ben Nevis Scotland
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