Easing into Oban I’m in a train carriage of happy cyclists. No fighting for space on a busy train for us as we’re enjoying Scotrail’s new Highland Explorer, the first dedicated bike-friendly carriages in the UK. I’m smiling too as I’m about to explore the network of cycling trails that snake off from Oban around the scenic wonderland of Argyll and her isles.
Discover local Christmas gifts produced on Scotland's Adventure Coast. Shopping local this Christmas can help support hundreds of local businesses within your community this season, so be sure to go have a look in your local stores this Christmas!
The idea behind the Mull and Iona Food Trail, launched in 2015, is gloriously simple; a map and trail that helps you ‘eat your way round the islands with us’. As well as Mull and Iona those islands include Ulva, Gometra and Erraid, with the mainland Morvern Peninsula making a cameo too.
The Hebridean Whale Trail has just been launched, showcasing Scotland’s west coast as a world-class destination for spotting whales, dolphins and porpoises from land. It’s no surprise that 11 of these spectacular sites are within Argyll & The Isles.
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the UK's first Vegan Trail - part of the Wild About Argyll Taste of Place Trails.
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the Wild About Argyll SEAFOOD Taste of Place Trail.
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the Wild About Argyll Coffee & Cake Taste of Place Trail.
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster introduces the exciting new Wild About Argyll Taste of Place Trails - and first up is the Spirit & Beer Trail.
If I’d to pin every visit I’ve made to Oban on a map there wouldn’t be any map left. For years I whizzed through this west coast town hopping on a boat to the isles, or on a day trip from somewhere nearby. What a mistake!
It was a nice sunny day when the Highland Explorer arrived in Oban. I was looking forward to returning after almost a year. The last time I visited was in July 2020. Spending a few days mapping and test riding gravel biking routes from the stations we had passed along the way was a welcome change to my routine last year. This time I was excited to arrive in the Seafood Capital of Scotland in a train carriage that signalled a much bigger change.
Thank you to Argyll Holidays for compiling this list - 10 Scottish things to do in Loch Lomond this Autumn. From eating tasty food, to having a dook in Loch Lomond, there's plenty to do on your Autumn Argyll adventure. Don't forget the drams either!
If you’ve ever dreamt of driving America’s Route 66 did you know that Scotland now has its very own 66-themed road trip? And the good news is that the new Kintyre 66 also boasts big skies, a musical soundtrack (provided by Paul McCartney; Andy Stewart if you prefer) and a States-size chance to cut loose and enjoy yourself. The K66 also weaves in whisky (gin too), sparkling islands, swathes of intoxicating history, a Gormley statue and lashings of world class local produce. Beat that Route 66!
The Scottish foodie experience where you can literally eat the view. Argyll & the Isles cover 3,723km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, 61 medieval castles and 24 gin and whisky distilleries - and now launched an experience for tourists where you can literally eat the view.
Argyll and the Isles is home to over 20 glorious gardens. From natural woodlands to walled gardens, ...
Scotland’s answer to Route 66 launches today (Friday 30 April) – and it’s only a few hours from Glasgow and Edinburgh. The new Kintyre 66, or K66, is a 66-mile circular loop around one of Scotland’s most scenic regions, taking in both the west and east coast of the unspoilt peninsula in Argyll, from the top at Kennacraig to the bottom at Campbeltown.
Dog-Friendly Breaks - The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels and Accommodation In Argyll
