Superb team of trainers! Great classes - very inspirational & motivating. Love this place - so…read moreunique & refreshing.

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.

I only did a small portion of the 22 mile long walk, but the section I waked was lovely, and a nice…read moregreen corridor within a bustling city. I started at Dean Village, and walked through Dean Garden to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens. It was a nice alternative to walking the city streets or taking transport to the Edinburgh Botanic Gardens, which was my destination. It took me just about an hour at an easy stroll with brief stops to take a few pictures. I sent a few of those pictures to some girlfriends and their comments were, "It's like you're in a storybook" and "Gorgeous, that can't be real." Take a look at the pictures and see if you agree. Or better yet, take a walk and see for yourself!

The Water of Leith is my happy place…read more Anytime I'm having an off day, it's a perfect little refuge just steps from my door for a wander and a think. The fact that you can traverse most of the city via its paths? Well sheesh, like I needed another reason to love Edinburgh...

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

First of all - the path to The Cobbler is not on The Chalets, that was just the closest I could…read moreget. You can park in car park off the A83 just across from that street (The Chalets). Cross the street and you're in! Logistics: The first part of the climb is a steep-ish zig-zag through the trees. It's not too hard, but will get your heart pumping. When you get above the tree line is when things really start to get fantastic. You walk through a magnificent valley filled to the brim with mountain streams, flora, and giant rocks that give the landscape an otherworldly feel. It's just one gorgeous vista after another, and the best part is it's mostly flat! But then...it gets tough. The ascent to the mountain is steep, and you will need serious hiking boots. Don't make the mistake we did. When you get to the fork, go right. If you go left, it is faster, but it's also a perilous climb up a rocky riverbed. If you go right, you will stay on a trail which is both easier and safer to climb. The Cobbler receives rave reviews all over the interwebs, and having tackled it this weekend, I can see why. I didn't even get to see those spectacular views from the top (it was foggy at the peak) and I was still amazed by it. I'd say anyone who is in reasonably good shape and has a pair of hiking boots and a waterproof jacket can do this round-trip in under six hours. This is the day trip to beat all day trips! You will be surrounded by beauty and feel amazing afterwards.

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.

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.

It's a must visit valley (glen) in the Highlands. It's breathtakingly beautiful! It really doesn't…read morematter what time of year that you visit it. It's beautiful in all seasons. It does have some history besides the formation of the glen's geological landscape. There's the story about the massacre of the MacDonald clan by the Campbell's back in 1692 that is still told today. There are different versions of it. Was it an Army regiment led by Captain Robert Campbell that was ordered (by King William III) to kill all MacDonald's under the age of 70? It's a tragic part of the history here. There's a memorial to the MacDonald's that can be seen in the village of Glencoe. This is just a short list of many things to see along the A82 which passes through the glen. 1) Three Sisters viewpoint 2) Meeting of Three Waters 3) Glencoe House overlooking Loch Achtriochtan 4) Buachaille Etive Mor viewpoint 5) Devil's Staircase 6) Clachaig Inn Most of these places have hiking trails for those who plan on staying in the area longer than a day. There is even a short trail beyond the Clachaig Inn that takes you to a Harry Potter film location of Hagrid's hut. It's just the beautiful view since the hut is no longer there. Honestly though, there's so much more to see here besides what's along the highway. I wish we could have spent more time seeing it all. It's a national treasure!

The Glenn Coe Highlands, often referred to as Glencoe, is a stunning region in the valley in the…read morewestern Highlands of Scotland. It's so green and perfect for walkers/hikers. Worth a quick stop and walk. Beautiful. Almost unrealistic.

Very entertaining! Crazy fun experience! Go karts are very…read morefast and the track makes you feel like an F1 racer!