TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #2 VEGAN TRAIL
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the UK's first Vegan Trail - part of the Wild About Argyll Taste of Place Trails.
Oban Cycling with Robin McKelvie
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.
TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #3 SEAFOOD TRAIL
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the Wild About Argyll SEAFOOD Taste of Place Trail.
TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #4 COFFEE & CAKE
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the Wild About Argyll Coffee & Cake Taste of Place Trail.
INTRODUCING THE TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #1 SPIRIT & BEER 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.
Oban - The ultimate Argyll staycation
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!
A day trip to Oban on the Highland Explorer
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.
10 Scottish things to do in Loch Lomond this Autumn
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!
Kintyre 66 - Robin McKelvie Tour
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!
Eat with your eyes
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.
Glorious gardens of Argyll map
Argyll and the Isles is home to over 20 glorious gardens. From natural woodlands to walled gardens, ...
Scotland's answer to Route 66 launches in Kintyre
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
Dog-Friendly Breaks - The Best Dog-Friendly Hotels and Accommodation In Argyll
Celtic Connections: The Argyll Connections
Celtic Connections kicks off tonight, albeit in a digital format. Glasgow's annual folk, roots and world music festival is being shared online this year and there are plenty of Argyll connections to share.
The Secret Regatta: Thoughts From A Puffer Skipper, by Nick Walker
To mark the Secret Regatta, we're pleased to share with you Thoughts From A Puffer Skipper, a new piece of writing by the legendary Nick Walker, Skipper of the Puffer, ‘Steam Lighter VIC 32'.
The Secret Regatta: A Bone In Her Teeth, by The Secret Diary
To mark the Secret Regatta, we're pleased to share with you A Bone In Her Teeth, a new piece of writing by the Secret Diary, which celebrates sailing on the Secret Coast.