This small and attractive 6 acre loch is in the hills a mile above Dunoon (beside the A885 Sandbank…read moreroad - free parking in a lay-by) and seems to be used mostly for freshwater fishing these days, although it's also nice just to sit on the banks! I very recently found out that my favourite pipe tune, 'Lochanside', which I've loved for many years, was named after this loch. It was written by Pipe Major John McLellan remembering his time spent along the attractive and secluded shores. McLellan (born 1875), a multi-talented man by all accounts, was from Dunoon. A pity the loch isn't shown on the Google map; however, I've added the arrow in exactly the right place.

I'm not the best person to review this as a place to fish (so hopefully someone else will) but I…read morehave visited the cafe there and found it to be a very pleasant and nice place to have a lovely cup of tea and hot snack! It's also friendlier than the nearby Cornalees cafe (at least, it was on the one occasion I was there). Fishing apart, this is a great place to start a walk around one of the reservoirs in the area or along the Greenock Cut.

Been Fishing Ardgowan for sometime now and would say its my favourite loch. I feel the fishing is…read moregreat with the fish in the loch being so healthy and put up a great fight. I feel its great for the money you pay and thats what everybody wants. The cafe is a very welcoming atmoshpere and you also have a variety of foods and drinks for great prices too. WELL DONE ROBERT , Keep the good work up

The Holy Loch is one of the most spectacular and picturesque lochs in Scotland. There are…read moreattractive villages around the shores and rugged, forest-covered, mountains rise behind. During World War Two the loch was used by the Royal Navy for exercises and a submarine base. From 1961 (amid violent controversy) it was used by the US Navy for various vessels and as home to the Polaris nuclear submarines until it was decommissioned in 1992. Now there is no sign of the military presence and the whole area has returned to its former tranquil beauty. Along the shore road just 3 miles from Dunoon (the nearest town) is Lazaretto Point and the beautiful 35 ft high circular war memorial. It's possible to park here and there are several benches where you can sit. The view across Ardnadam Bay and the Holy Loch is really superb. The point takes its name from the quarantine station built in 1807 during the Napoleonic wars. The ferry across to Gourock on the other side of the Clyde can be found at nearby Hunter's Quay where there is also a caravan park and 'holiday village'. Further on is the large Holy Loch Marina which has developed considerably in recent years. Well worth a visit, whether driving, walking - or just sitting to admire the views! One of my favourite places which I return to as often as possible.

I really enjoyed a trip to this park and it's well worth a visit. The entrance, through the…read moreimpressive gates, is on Regent Street and you can park on that road for no charge. The white war memorial is very striking and the first thing you see as you go through the gates. The old well which gave the park its name, was placed there by by the local laird John Shaw. There is a faded inscription, '1629', with his initials and those of his wife (Helen Housten). It was the original well for the residence of the Shaw family who were very influential on the development of the town; their mansion house was at the bottom of Lynedoch Street but demolished in 1886 owing to railway tunnelling. The Victoria Tower can easily be seen from the park, part of the impressive Town Hall (which was built in 1886 at a cost of over £100,000) and which must surely be one of the finest municipal buildings in Scotland. There are plenty of places to sit, and there are fine views over the town and beyond to the Clyde and the mountains of Argyll in the distance. There's a small children's play area too and some attractive flower beds and mature trees.

i would like to say the play park in the wellpark need new equipment i was in largs the other day…read moreand the play park is stunning with swings and lots of thing for the children if this was done in the wellpark it would bring people to the area.thanx

Taking on a trial with Scottish Military Fitness and so far am impressed. A good workout as hard…read moreas you make it, pushed but made to achieve not to suffer. A good welcoming environment with varied workouts week to week. Noticing a change in fitness levels after a few short weeks. With the free trial class what is there to lose? Enhanced by the perpetual sunshine Glasgow has to offer. Bring gloves and hat preferably waterproof.

Loch Striven is a beautiful sea loch not far north of the Isle of Bute and about 8 miles long,…read moreextending north into the Cowal. It's a wonderful place to visit with gorgeous scenery to admire. There are two bordering roads; a single track road from Toward running north to Inverchaolain up the east bank, or the B836 which skirts the most northerly point; but the roads don't meet so it's impossible to do a round trip by car - great for walkers though! If you're driving be careful not to run over peasants as they sometimes jump out in front of the car at certain times of year. The loch is being used as an anchorage for a couple of unused large vessels at the moment owing to the fall in world trade. (It was also used to park ships during the oil crisis in the 1970s) There has been quite a local outcry all to no avail.

In my quest for more non-restraunt reviews!…read more I've not been in Dunoon that long, but in my short travels I think this is one of the most beautiful parts of the peninsular. It feels absolutely remote - once you pass the huge navy ships that is... it's such a small single-track road that you could be way up in the highlands with the mountains flowing down to the water. The views and the sunsets are fantastic and if you get out and follow any of the myriad of tracks up into the hills you're in another world without a soul about. Well worth a trip out from Dunoon or even making a day of it from Glasgow, it's not that far.

Amazing! Loads of animals and lovely gift shops would really recommend to any animal lover!…read moreBut WARNING loads of wasps in the summer

We went to Blair Drummond this Sunday, not for the first time, but for the first time in a while…read more We went without booking tickets, but ended up making an online booking standing in front of the gates. So, book! The weather was nice and that made sure we had a lovely day. The safari drive through was good, the individual displays nice. We finally saw the tiger (jumping down from a tree), the chimp viewpoint is a good addition and the lemar walkthrough always nice. We spent a very nice 4 hours.

I CLIMBED A FREAKING MOUNTAIN!!!!…read more Ahem, I'm sorry, I'll restrain myself. Anyway, yes, I climbed an mountain and made it to one of the peaks. Not THE peak but up there. The Scotsman and I took the gondola ride for about 15 minutes at a nice pace up the side of the mountain. This is quite picturesque, through the trees, over the bike and walking trails and over several little streams. It's GORGEOUS. Finally when we disembarked, we were at the Ski lodge area. We looked about and took the path that led to the viewing point. It's a nice path, it meanders some what and gets quite steep. It's not EASY but it's not HARD either. If you're not at least some what accustomed to walking around and up things, don't try it. There are plenty of spots where you can rest and a lovely little cold stream running along the land. Out about 1000' from the trail is a memorial to someone who loved or lived there. May they rest in peace. Once you get to the top, the view is incredible, and there's a sense of accomplishment, or there was at least for me. My knee didn't give out and my friend surprised himself too!

Seriously, go climb this mountain. What awaits you at the top is worth it. The view is absolutely…read morebreathtaking. Not only in this on epic level hike it is also a popular snow sports destination and am everything else outdoors. The entire town of Fort William the readied at the base of Ben Nevis is geared towards the outdoor recreation lifestyle. This make it easy if you forget an item or two in your rucksack.

Hi Guys, cycled…read morethrough Scottland from Glasgow to the northern boarder, to the ouder hebridies, to Edinburgh, back to Glasgow, twice. Took the boat from Inverness for return trip to Fort William - 30 years ag (1990/1991). Great experience - without any E-... . Today I am cycling an E-MTB:.. To take a rest we stopped in Fort William for 2 days - but did not rest... I a booklet we rent from university "Mountainbiking in the Scottish Highlands" a tour was described around Ben Nevis. (unfortunately at this time my English has had much room for improvements..... and I did not understand the rating "challening"...... Well, we started at 9 and arrived the West Highland was at 6pm, followed the West Highland way to Fort William and arrived in Fort William at 9pm. the B&B lady was so friendly (and afraid about her house.......) and offered us to wash and cleand our stuff - if we would leave it outside.......... It was really a very nice lady. we have had very good experience with Scottish. On the ouder hebridies we recognized that we needed a post office to collect some money - but unfortunately the only one was located north of the mountains on Lewis or Harris - dont remember which one is the northern one - and a postbus driver invited us to join him on his car and trip to Stokinish. It was such a nice experinece "bloody old English ...." 500times during the 2 hours trip. In the evenig he invited us to join us at legioneers Pub / Club. It was so nice. If I would find some power for the E I would do it again....... Great country, people, weather........(:...).

We did the WHW from 6th - 15th June this year and really enjoyed the hike over the 8 days, the trek…read moreis really good marked and we reached after 154 KM Fort William, I highly recommend to do this once in a life time :-)