Holidays in Scotland
Discussion
New for me as I always go abroad to Europe somewhere. With the weak GBP vs EUR ect and to do something different I'm looking at Scotland.
Looking for a nice remote cottage somewhere for a nice tranquil time with the lady. Anyone have any suggestions/places you have stayed?
I enjoy my photography and walking, so looking for a costal spot but close enough to do a week food shopping in a town.
Ideas?
Thx
Looking for a nice remote cottage somewhere for a nice tranquil time with the lady. Anyone have any suggestions/places you have stayed?
I enjoy my photography and walking, so looking for a costal spot but close enough to do a week food shopping in a town.
Ideas?
Thx
Look for places on the Ardnamurchan (sp?) peninsula. You can shop in Fort William on the way there, it's beautifully remote, has the most westerly point on mainland UK, lots of coastal scenery and summer ferries over to Mull if you want. Somewhere near Kilchoan would be nice - we used to spend summers up there at a friend's house.
Somewhere around Achultibue would be my recomendation http://www.coigach.com/
Camoradi said:
Possibly a little remote for you, but Applecross and Torridon areas take some beating.
Alternatively, the area around Loch Awe, a short drive inland from Oban give a nice mix of remoteness and some amenities. Have a look around the villages of Taynuilt and Dalmally
Another vote for Applecross here - stunningly beautiful, miles fom anywhere and you get to drive over the highest mountain pass in the UK to get there. It's currently featuring in a BBC2 show on a Sunday (in the Top Gear time slot), so may be getting a bit busier, but then everything's relative - we saw hardly anyone else while we were there (outside of the pub...!), and loved every minute of itAlternatively, the area around Loch Awe, a short drive inland from Oban give a nice mix of remoteness and some amenities. Have a look around the villages of Taynuilt and Dalmally
Camoradi said:
Possibly a little remote for you, but Applecross and Torridon areas take some beating.
Alternatively, the area around Loch Awe, a short drive inland from Oban give a nice mix of remoteness and some amenities. Have a look around the villages of Taynuilt and Dalmally
GetCarter knows someone who runs a cottage rental thingummy, as I recall? Pretty sure someone here stayed there before, with good results. Might have been Martin, now I think about it.Alternatively, the area around Loch Awe, a short drive inland from Oban give a nice mix of remoteness and some amenities. Have a look around the villages of Taynuilt and Dalmally
Kyle of Lochalsh, close to Skye. Beautiful.
http://www.lochalsh.com/webcam.html
I stayed in Letterfern on Loch Duich. Very peaceful but shops and supplies close to hand.
http://www.lochalsh.com/webcam.html
I stayed in Letterfern on Loch Duich. Very peaceful but shops and supplies close to hand.
Edited by Firkin D on Friday 13th March 13:33
OK. Scotland is fab. Mid-june is a superb time to visit as the day length is amazingly long. Pretty much it doesn't get properly dark but for a few minutes - or at least it seems that way!
Downside is that the midges will want to suck the life out of you. You cannot believe how bad these b
ds really are until you have experienced it. So - invest in a midge-hood and insect repellant. On the first day you will laugh at people with midge hoods on as they look silly. By the third day you will have bought one or be contemplating mugging the next person you see to tear of their midge hood for yourself!
You can avoid the buggers by being out at sea or high up on a mountain. They hate wind and love stagnant water. They hate sunshine and rain but overcast dusk is perfect for them. You can largely predict when and where will be bad based on that...
All that aside: DO NOT LET THE MIDGES PUT YOU OFF! The West Coast of Scotland is absolutely fantastic. - it simply must be done.
Applecross and the pass is superb. Eat and Stay at the Applecross Inn or one of the excellent, nearby B&Bs.
Skye should be stayed on for at least a week. Book the Three Chimneys several months in advance for a highly memorable if expensive meal. Stay in the restaurants "House Over By" if money is of no concern. Lovely. If not wishing to spend vast quantities of cash there are a number of good local B&Bs too.
If you fancy self-catering then Skye has lots. One I stayed in is on the Castle Dunvegan estate - they have some cottages. Pretty good (bathroom rubbish, though!).
On Skye you simply must walk the Quiraing and have a beer at the Flodigarry Hotel after.
Then there's Lewis, Mull and Iona. Mull is stunning.
Torridon, its Loch and its wonderful hotel are also a must.
For the most buttock clenching drive of your life visit Lower Diabaig. You will st yourself.
Damn. I'm going to Yorkshire this year... Well. There's next year...
Downside is that the midges will want to suck the life out of you. You cannot believe how bad these b
ds really are until you have experienced it. So - invest in a midge-hood and insect repellant. On the first day you will laugh at people with midge hoods on as they look silly. By the third day you will have bought one or be contemplating mugging the next person you see to tear of their midge hood for yourself!You can avoid the buggers by being out at sea or high up on a mountain. They hate wind and love stagnant water. They hate sunshine and rain but overcast dusk is perfect for them. You can largely predict when and where will be bad based on that...
All that aside: DO NOT LET THE MIDGES PUT YOU OFF! The West Coast of Scotland is absolutely fantastic. - it simply must be done.
Applecross and the pass is superb. Eat and Stay at the Applecross Inn or one of the excellent, nearby B&Bs.
Skye should be stayed on for at least a week. Book the Three Chimneys several months in advance for a highly memorable if expensive meal. Stay in the restaurants "House Over By" if money is of no concern. Lovely. If not wishing to spend vast quantities of cash there are a number of good local B&Bs too.
If you fancy self-catering then Skye has lots. One I stayed in is on the Castle Dunvegan estate - they have some cottages. Pretty good (bathroom rubbish, though!).
On Skye you simply must walk the Quiraing and have a beer at the Flodigarry Hotel after.
Then there's Lewis, Mull and Iona. Mull is stunning.
Torridon, its Loch and its wonderful hotel are also a must.
For the most buttock clenching drive of your life visit Lower Diabaig. You will s
t yourself.Damn. I'm going to Yorkshire this year... Well. There's next year...
Don said:
OK. Scotland is fab. Mid-june is a superb time to visit as the day length is amazingly long. Pretty much it doesn't get properly dark but for a few minutes - or at least it seems that way!
Downside is that the midges will want to suck the life out of you. You cannot believe how bad these bds really are until you have experienced it. So - invest in a midge-hood and insect repellant. On the first day you will laugh at people with midge hoods on as they look silly. By the third day you will have bought one or be contemplating mugging the next person you see to tear of their midge hood for yourself!
You can avoid the buggers by being out at sea or high up on a mountain. They hate wind and love stagnant water. They hate sunshine and rain but overcast dusk is perfect for them. You can largely predict when and where will be bad based on that...
All that aside: DO NOT LET THE MIDGES PUT YOU OFF! The West Coast of Scotland is absolutely fantastic. - it simply must be done.
Applecross and the pass is superb. Eat and Stay at the Applecross Inn or one of the excellent, nearby B&Bs.
Skye should be stayed on for at least a week. Book the Three Chimneys several months in advance for a highly memorable if expensive meal. Stay in the restaurants "House Over By" if money is of no concern. Lovely. If not wishing to spend vast quantities of cash there are a number of good local B&Bs too.
If you fancy self-catering then Skye has lots. One I stayed in is on the Castle Dunvegan estate - they have some cottages. Pretty good (bathroom rubbish, though!).
On Skye you simply must walk the Quiraing and have a beer at the Flodigarry Hotel after.
Then there's Lewis, Mull and Iona. Mull is stunning.
Torridon, its Loch and its wonderful hotel are also a must.
For the most buttock clenching drive of your life visit Lower Diabaig. You will st yourself.
Damn. I'm going to Yorkshire this year... Well. There's next year...
Excellent thank youDownside is that the midges will want to suck the life out of you. You cannot believe how bad these b
ds really are until you have experienced it. So - invest in a midge-hood and insect repellant. On the first day you will laugh at people with midge hoods on as they look silly. By the third day you will have bought one or be contemplating mugging the next person you see to tear of their midge hood for yourself!You can avoid the buggers by being out at sea or high up on a mountain. They hate wind and love stagnant water. They hate sunshine and rain but overcast dusk is perfect for them. You can largely predict when and where will be bad based on that...
All that aside: DO NOT LET THE MIDGES PUT YOU OFF! The West Coast of Scotland is absolutely fantastic. - it simply must be done.
Applecross and the pass is superb. Eat and Stay at the Applecross Inn or one of the excellent, nearby B&Bs.
Skye should be stayed on for at least a week. Book the Three Chimneys several months in advance for a highly memorable if expensive meal. Stay in the restaurants "House Over By" if money is of no concern. Lovely. If not wishing to spend vast quantities of cash there are a number of good local B&Bs too.
If you fancy self-catering then Skye has lots. One I stayed in is on the Castle Dunvegan estate - they have some cottages. Pretty good (bathroom rubbish, though!).
On Skye you simply must walk the Quiraing and have a beer at the Flodigarry Hotel after.
Then there's Lewis, Mull and Iona. Mull is stunning.
Torridon, its Loch and its wonderful hotel are also a must.
For the most buttock clenching drive of your life visit Lower Diabaig. You will s
t yourself.Damn. I'm going to Yorkshire this year... Well. There's next year...
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