29th June to 6th July 13

July 6, 2013 by in

This has been a lovely break for us.  The weather could have been better but it’s not been cold so hasn’t stopped us from venturing out.

The cottage (Glenfruin Lodge) is very comfortable and didn’t miss a thing from home.  The bed was wonderful & so much room.

We’ll definitely be recommending this one.  Spotted an eagle in the trees to the left of the patio, but didn’t see ‘Shadow’ (the cat).

Thank you for a lovely stay.

Ken & Lorraine, Lancashire.

Things to do

Auchendrain Village

Auchendrain museum – just south of Inveraray

The preserved buildings from the 1700s give an authentic insight into how people lived and worked in the north and west of Scotland. You can wander freely around the houses and farm buildings furnished with everyday objects from time gone by.

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The Falkirk Wheel – 12 miles south of Stirling

The World’s first and only rotating boat lift. Completed in 2002 the huge Falkirk wheel re-connects the Fourth & Clyde and Union canals after the 11 original lock gates were dismantled in the 1930’s. Also an opportunity to visit the famous Kelpieshttps://www.scottishcanals.co.uk/falkirk-wheel/

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Luss conservation village – western shore of Loch Lomond

Located on the banks of Loch Lomond, off the A82, 5 miles north of Crosskeys. Occupation of this area dates back to medieval times, but much of the village and the neat rows of cottages were built in the 18th and 19th centuries to house workers from the nearby slate quarries and featured in the […]

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