The Birthplace of Scotland
Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and Trossachs is an area that is considered to be the birthplace of Scotland and a focal point of much of Scotland’s dramatic history. The unspoilt landscapes of glens and bays, around Kintyre and Islay, the Trossachs and Breadalbane where the Highlands and the Lowlands meet within the boundaries of Loch Lomond and the sweeping mountains of Lorn set the perfect backdrop to the unofficial West Highlands capital, Oban.
Inversnaid - Loch Lomond
Picture courtesy of alllyballly
There are so many places to stay around here with Hotels set within some of Scotland’s finest Castles to quaint family run B&B’s or how about a self catering holiday rentals where you can stay in log cabins in the National Parks or traditional farming cottages. Once you have your base for your holiday you can trace the footsteps of those before you such as Sir William Wallace, Robert the Bruce St Columba, and Mary, Queen of Scots or outlaws like Rob Roy. For nature lovers you may be lucky to catch a glimpse of an osprey, a wildcat, a regal antlered stag or an eagle and on the coast you may be lucky enough to see one or two whales and dolphins.
Oban Harbour
Picture courtesy of Lombardo_UK
Whilst up in the Birth Place of Scotland you can immerse yourself in the traditions of Scotland and enjoy traditional folk music, highland games and local food as well as understand others fascination with the area such as travel writer, Sir Walter Scott, who penned his best selling poem ‘The Lady of the Lake’, about the landscapes around Loch Katrine. If you plan on staying in this fascinating region you can base yourself in one of many holiday cottages and travel around the region taking in all it has to offer.
Loch Katrine
Picture courtesy of Ben A’an
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