As September drew to a close we embarked on our third and final Hostelling Scotland adventure of 2019. After wonderful breaks in Arran and Glencoe, we were… Read more “Three go Woof Hostelling in Oban”
Category: Argyll
The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation
I’ve wanted to stay at The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin for a long time now, so I was delighted when they invited us to pay them a… Read more “The Pierhouse Hotel, Port Appin – a wee hotel with a big reputation”
Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park
I make no secret of the fact I love Argyll Holidays – and with holiday parks located in some of Argyll’s most scenic spots, what’s not to… Read more “Awe-some Argyll – unwinding at Loch Awe Holiday Park”
Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula
“Mull of Kintyre, oh mist rolling in from the sea”. Is it possible to visit the Kintyre Peninsula without that song popping into your head? Apparently not,… Read more “Mist rolling in from the sea – a weekend on the Kintyre Peninsula”
Champagne and stars – Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village
Once upon a time, before foreign travel became affordable, holidaying at home was the norm. In the UK, families would flock to holiday camps for ‘organised fun’.… Read more “Champagne and stars – Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village”
Festive fun at The George Hotel, Inveraray
Ten years ago today, I met Mr G at a Christmas night out in Edinburgh. It was love at first sight – thankfully, for both of us!… Read more “Festive fun at The George Hotel, Inveraray”
I survived Black Friday!
It’s that time of year again when ordinary, mild-mannered folk go loopy at the mere hint of a bargain. On Black Friday who amongst us can resist the… Read more “I survived Black Friday!”