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  • 1world1individual

    A Sunset-and-a-half | Oct 10 06'

    by 1world1individual a 23 year old from Victoria, on vacation in Oban

    "Many B&Bs line the top of the hill and all offer 10 star views of the bay and nearby islands."

    Today was the first rainy day. The weather has been so great, but now its wet.  I'd actually packed expecting the weather to be dismal like th... Continue reading »

  • Barmy Army

    From Edinburgh to Oban | Oct 24 05'

    by Barmy Army a 30 year old male from Lethbridge, on vacation in Oban

    "Mel Gibson, Rob Roy and my new best friend Hamish!!"

    I was suddenly woke up by a bloke puking is guts out...It was 7:00 am, I've decided to go to the kitchen to have breakfast. Another thing about the... Continue reading »

  • Scott_m

    Barcaldine Castle | May 03 07'

    by Scott_m a 17 year old male traveling as a family from Glasgow, on vacation in Oban

    Balcaldine Castle is an amazing place to stay, there are only two rooms in this castle(well three rooms if needed) this makes the experince of stay... Continue reading »

  • Jill and Ross

    First day on the Tour | May 27 07'

    by Jill and Ross a traveling as a couple from Brisbane, on vacation in Oban

    Our tour was with Haggis, on a big yellow bus.  We had 27 other passangers on our bus, and most were Kiwi's!!!  Today we were heading for... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Scottish weather at it's best | Sep 14 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Oban

    · Today we woke to the most miserable rainy day. We left the campsite and stopped off at a boot sale to grab some bargains. The rest of the day was... Continue reading »

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  • Radio Times

    Trip to The Unexplored Isle of Bute | Jun 08 07'

    by Radio Times a 42 year old male traveling as a family from London, on vacation in Isle of Bute, Scotland

    "Seals and oyster-catchers share the seashore, while wild deer graze the golf course to the rear."

    We bought really cheap tickets on the budget airline RyanAir from London Stansted to Glasgow Prestwick Airport. Just outside the airport the 585 bu... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Highland Heathers part 2 | Oct 13 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Lochgilphead

    Sunday 14th Oct – Sunday 18th Nov. This time it was 5 full weeks at HH. When we arrived our return was welcomed very warmly. 2 new girls, Michelle... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Sherwood Forest & Hadrian's Wall | Oct 12 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Lochgilphead

    Today was a wonderful and exciting day. After a not to early start due to van cleaning, we went straight to Sherwood Forest. We saw the Major Oak t... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Day in Oban | Sep 15 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Kilmelfort

    Today we headed back to Oban and spent a wonderful day together, even if it was still a bit rainy. Although still miserable and rainy, we checked o... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Work at Highland Heathers Pt1 | Sep 17 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Lochgilphead

    · Tuesday 18th Sep – Friday 28th Sep (2 weeks work). Our first day of work… HOLY SHIT!!!! We have never been so sore, tired & dirty. A reality... Continue reading »

  • Kev-Jules

    Arriving at Highland Heathers | Sep 16 07'

    by Kev-Jules a 31 year old male traveling as a couple from Gold Coast, on vacation in Lochgilphead

    · Today was a pretty cruisy day, after a good sleep we moved on and stopped at Kilmartin for the morning. Around the township lay some of Scotland’... Continue reading »

  • Barmy Army

    Way back in the time it was known as Dalriada | Oct 25 05'

    by Barmy Army a 30 year old male from Lethbridge, on vacation in Kilmartin

    "I'm the King of Scotland!"

    We finally reached Oban just before night fall! We rush to the "Oban Backpacker" to dump our stuff and we went on a pub search! Fortunately for us,... Continue reading »

  • fionac

    Isles of Mull and Iona | May 11 08'

    by fionac a female from Dallas, on vacation in Craignure

    "Staffa Island is geology wonder"

    May 12, Monday.This is my travel day to the Isle of Mull.  No package tour for me this week; I'm on my own.  I take the train from Haymar... Continue reading »

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