Every wondered what those snowcapped hills at the end of Great Western Road are? They are the…read moreKilpatricks, which stretch from Dumbarton to Strathblane (which divides it from the next hill range, the Campsie Fells). A walk up to the Kilpatricks makes a great day trip from Glasgow. There are some beautiful sights to see including Loch Humphrey and Mount Duncolm, the highest point in the hills. The journey back down, via the Greenside Reservoir, offers an incredible view of Glasgow and beyond.

If Glasgow was a room, the Old Kilpatrick Hills would be the elephant…read more What I am trying to say via this vague metaphor, is that the beautiful hills sit right in front of the eyes of us Glaswegians but rarely do we acknowledge them. They are particularly striking at this time of year when they are snow capped on a bright sunny day. A jaunt up to their highest point, Mount Duncolm, is an easy one day walk from Glasgow which offers stunning views all the way to Greenock on a clear day.

Very friendly shop in the main shopping street in Lochgilphead. We only went in there to buy a…read more'midge net' (to be worn over one's head to keep the midges at bay - not to catch them) and some midge repellent for my long-suffering husband, certainly not for fishing tackle (I'll leave it to someone else to review that side of the business). However, I must say that the owner was extremely helpful and we all had a nice chat while deciding what to buy. (Incidentally, the net hasn't been worn yet because the recommended repellent worked pretty well!)

Each year I stay at the nearby Ellary Estate with my family and some friends, and I always make a…read morepoint of visiting Fyne Tackle whether or not I really need anything. In the past I have bought anything from a rod to reels and clothing and the service is always friendly, with excellent advice on local salt and fresh water fishing, all combined with prices which compete with anywhere in the country. If you are passing through Lochgilphead, stop for tea or coffee and make a point of visiting Fyne Tackle you won,t be disappointed.

they advertise on other websites. You spend hours trying to find them on there own websites so you…read morecan buy it later to find they have sold it. You spend hours researching a rifle for sale to then be told oh thats sold. Your then told you can have 12 months interest free credit. The statement is under every advertised gun. You then research a rifle they actually have then decide to buy it as its in stock to be told you cant have interest free credit on an air rifle ! The place is a farce. This is off there adverts " Model 60 S .22 Air Rifle For more info or more photos please contact us, this item can be viewed in our Glasgow or Edinburgh gunrooms on request, RFD Transfers a pleasure, Part-Exchange welcome, Interest Free Credit available on orders over £300, Price Match Promise, Award Winning Mail Order service, open 7 days. "

A really excellent large warehouse size shop. Staff members give advice. Everything you could need…read moreall under one roof. Quite conveniently located in central Glasgow (more or less). Car parking space outside. Good prices. Great place.

popped in here the other week - magic wee place. Really friendly, not pushy, a gem of a place for…read morefishing tackle