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RE: Questions about Fort William area

by Copepod 30 November 2011

If anything, accommodation prices will be higher away from Fort William than in the town, as it's not particularly attractive. It is not…
History and Nature in Europe

by darkhorseexplorer 08 June 2011

Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this is in the wrong place, bear with me this is my first post. I'm a 22 year old girl who's been to New…
RE: Need some ideas for upcoming scotland trip.

by pam 14 May 2011

Remember that July is peak time for both ferries and accommodation on Islay - worth booking these soon. On the Sunday there are nice places…
Itinerary help, please?

by mangosorbet007 11 January 2009

We (2 adults, 2 kids age 8+13) have planned out parts of our 2-week trip for the summer: * fly into Glasgow, go straight to Edinburgh,…
Re: Highlands and Skye-Islay

by rodway 27 May 2008

Oban to Kennacraig is in two parts. 423 from Oban to Lochgilphead / and then 449 Cambpeltown - Lochgilphead service to Kennacraig. There…
RE: Highlands and Skye-Islay

by peterscot 27 May 2008

Islay isn't that easy to get to - but there is a ferry from Oban (twice a week I think), which may be more convenient). Tarbert is a…
Island Hopping

by Dhmellor 13 September 2007

The weather in western Scotland can be at its best in May and early June. And as #1 says, May is less midgy. I've never rough camped…
Island Hopping

by peterscot 12 September 2007

And in May/June it will be light for about 16-20 hours per day.

The beaches are too numerous to mention. Harris has some huge…
Photography Trip To Scotland

by peterscot 23 August 2007

Someone was talking about re-introducing bears and wolves on a large estate in Scotland, and someone may have released beaver, but its…
Fort William to Kennacraig

by peterscot 05 June 2007

citylink

wayn…
Is Oban to Islay ferry worth it?

by Dhmellor 21 May 2007

The ferry from Oban to Islay via Colonsay is a longer distance (and therefore more expensive) than the direct boat from Kennacraig. I…
Is Oban to Islay ferry worth it?

by rodway 20 May 2007

You may wish to consider Oban to Colonsay, say, a couple of days earlier and then pick up the Wednesday only link. Colonsay and the tidal…
Is Oban to Islay ferry worth it?

by peterscot 20 May 2007

Isabel,

Depends on whether you like ferry journeys, or how tight your schedule is. I done Islay to Colonsay and back (but it was…
Isle of Eriska

by Dhmellor 11 March 2007

Google will quickly take you to those two places. Basically The Three Chimneys is a seriously upmarket foodie place in a stunning situation…
Isle of Eriska

by Dhmellor 05 March 2007

...........or here's an afterthought. Eriska isn't a 'proper island', because you can drive to it. If you are going to splash out on…
Favourite Place in Scotland

by WeeSoul 24 February 2007

Perthshire, Isles of Colonsay, Mull, Iona, Seil, Arran, Skye, and Islay, Glencoe...haven't been to the Outer Hebrides or Orkney yet but…
British ISLES

by Dhmellor 14 September 2004

Yes, St Kilda has a unique species of wren (Troglodytes Hirtensis) and also a unique mouse (Mickey?)

On the whole I think the most…
British ISLES

by davidcross 13 September 2004

I am not sure what you mean by the two biggest. I think the Isle of Man is well worth visiting for its historical transport, the huge…