Strathclyde Park can either be awesome or depressing, depending of course on what you want from it;…read morequiet walking/exercise green space or amusement park holiday destination for kids. I like to go early mornings to walk the dog when it is quiet and you only have the odd jogger and the ducks in sight. I'm not sure the actual distance round the perimeter - 3 miles I think so not bad if you fancy getting a decent bit of exercise. The park also hosts Parkrun on a Saturday morning for semi-competitive folks. The boat house (loads of water sports options available) cafe is also a nice stop off point for a quick refreshment and there is plenty of green space as well as a small beach to chill out and eat some home packed grub. I tend to avoid school holidays and any time after midday as the park sits right next to M&Ds amusement park and can become a bit of a nedfest but to be honest I'm probably just being overly judgmental. Busy crowds just ain't my thing. Definitely deserving of four stars as it really is a lovely part of Scotland and a nice wee escape from the town-y environs of EK, Hamilton and Motherwell.

'Strathy Park'. It's…read morereally really nice and great for running or cycling around, especially during the summer months where this place really livens up with families having picnics, dads showing kiddies how to skip stones in the water and lots of littering from youths, just to keep everything in balance. There's some great swings and such for children and the childlike alike and it's on the site of M & D's which has a good indoor centre with arcade games, bowling and pool which can help make a day of coming here. The rides in the theme park themselves are a bit of a let down. Watch where you park your car at night, as there have been reports of 'doggers'!

We loved the convenience of beach-front rental and the thorough guidance they provided for…read morenavigating the loch. Luss is an adorable town and exploring Loch Lomond by kayak made the whole experience all the better. Reasonable prices too!

On our drive to Ben Nevis and the Isle of Skye, we stopped here for a few minutes to stretch our…read morelegs. I should have worn my jacket. It may be summer to the Scottish folks, but to this Florida girl, my teeth were chattering. That breeze off the loch was numbingly cold. We walked around for a good bit, reaching the waters edge, to touch the coolness and watch the bots on the waves. It was a peaceful time of day. Not too many folks out yet, but you could tell (it was a holiday weekend) that they'd be out in force soon. Kayaks and boats, water sports equipment is all for hire, this place is absolutely gorgeous.

Absolutely amazing trip to the Gulf of Corryvreckan and the Corryvreckan maelstrom! With springtide…read moreit was a 'bit more choppy' than usual (imagine churning waters and large waves crashing over the side of the boat), but with our great captain I felt really safe (most of the time, but I'm a scaredy cat ). Apart from the captain we were accompanied by a really good guide who told us interesting stories about how the gulf might have gotten it's name (with a villain and a sea hag and all) and who showed us sea eagles, red dear and a really brave/fearless sheep and her lamb half way up a cliff. Terrific experience, a must see/do as far as I'm concerned

From the owner: Seafari Adventures are Oban's 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in the…read moreconservation area of Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban we have a fleet of powerful RIBs which are purpose designed and built to ensure you maximum viewing opportunities. Our Wildlife Tours depart throughout the day visiting the Gulf of Corryvreckan, home of the World's Third Largest Whirlpool. Porpoise, dolphins and whales feed in these food rich waters along with many seals and the occasional otter. There are deer on the islands and seabirds in the skies which are also home to both the white tailed sea eagle and golden eagle. Our two hour nature spectacular is set amongst the many islands in the area. The scenery is spectacular with both woodlands and cliffs. All Seafari boats are high speed Rigid Hulled Inflatable Boats purpose built for wildlife and nature watching. Boats are driven by one of our highly experienced skippers and crewed by a qualified wildlife guide. Using our cabin RIBs we are able to offer tours to the whale feeding grounds in July and August and day tours to Iona, Staffa and the local Puffin colony.

My husband and I had a great time here recently on a lovely sunny day and can heartily recommend…read moreit. Everyone is so friendly as soon as we got out of the car people started chatting to us and answering questions. Colin took us, along with others, for one of the half-hour boat trips and pointed out all the interesting sights along the way. He had a great sense of humour and made us all laugh a lot! The small museum is fascinating and you can buy some small souvenirs and postcards there. We also had some homemade cakes and tea in the adjoining cafe which was really neat and clean the lady serving and the teenage girl who was helping were both welcoming and friendly. The tow path runs in both directions for miles through beautiful lush countryside, following the Union Canal, and we enjoyed a great walk after the boat trip. There are a couple of disabled parking bays right at the end of the cul-de-sac, otherwise you can try to find a gap along the side on your way in, from the entrance beside the bridge. From here you can easily walk into the town via the station subway (just down the hill). There are often special events and 'fun days' here. We shall definitely return for another boat trip the one in the opposite direction which goes over the aqueduct and only runs at the weekend.

A lovely little tearoom located on the banks of the union Canal. Prices are very reasonable and…read moreboats trips are also here.