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Mid Argyll is a beautiful and often-overlooked area of
Scotland well worth visiting. Because
most people head to Oban and north towards Skye, or to Lochgilphead and south
to the Mull of Kintyre,
it is a quiet and almost hidden gem. And
yet it contains walks, wildlife, and the ancient seat of the Kingdom of the
Scots. There are many historic and
prehistoric sites in and around the village of Kilmartin, and a stop at the
Kilmartin Museum is a must.
But what makes Mid Argyll really special is the coast. Nowhere else has quite the scattering of
islands just offshore that make for amazing views and even more amazing
sunsets. Standing in Craobh Haven, for example,
you can see the islands of Jura and Scarba in the south, sweep north taking in
Shuna, Luing and Seil, and see right over to Ben More on Mull. The interplay of light, land and sea quickens
the heart and soothes the soul.
And self catering is definitely the way to see it. Stay somewhere like the four-star Craobh Haven Cottages and not only do you get uninterrupted views of the sunsets from the living room
windows, but you’re ideally located to explore the area, walk the hills around
Loch Awe or take a wildlife-packed boat trip from Craobh Marina. You get the freedom and independence of your
own holiday home, with the sea on your doorstep and just a short walk to the
pub.
Have you visited this area of Scotland? Leave your comments or questions below.
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