New Posts For Thread: Western Scotland - advice neededhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-neededBooked a romantic cottage for me and the Mrs in February to celebrate our anniversary as I do every year.This year I went for a place called Strone near Dunoon just north west of Glasgow on the basis that if the weather was cak it's a short hop fromIf you're visiting Glasgow,it would be worth driving there(just for the site seeing shouldn't take more than 2hrs) and returnig by ferry.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199786#418199786If you're visiting Glasgow,it would be worth driving there(just for the site seeing shouldn't take more than 2hrs) and returnig by ferry.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:19:30 -0600BTW,I take it that's with Cal - Mac ferries check this - much cheaper imohttp://www.western-ferries.co.uk/index.shtmlhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199770#418199770BTW,I take it that's with Cal - Mac ferries check this - much cheaper imohttp://www.western-ferries.co.uk/index.shtmlThu, 31 Dec 2009 06:09:10 -0600If you do go to Inverary,don't miss The George Hotel,just round the corner from the jail,superb food and drink,in fact it's my fav pub although only get to visit it about 6 times a year :( it's a great place to stay too.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199746#418199746If you do go to Inverary,don't miss The George Hotel,just round the corner from the jail,superb food and drink,in fact it's my fav pub although only get to visit it about 6 times a year :( it's a great place to stay too.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:53:12 -0600VISIT INVERARY JAIL --Seriously its a really good half day spent ...shows you how it was over 150 years ago ..incl courtroom re-enactments .https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199714#418199714VISIT INVERARY JAIL --Seriously its a really good half day spent ...shows you how it was over 150 years ago ..incl courtroom re-enactments .Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:20:21 -0600Harvey Keitel starred in a movie set in and around Dunoon,its called 'Down where the Buffalo roam' His character loved theplace but that wa back when it was full of US sailors.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199646#418199646Harvey Keitel starred in a movie set in and around Dunoon,its called 'Down where the Buffalo roam' His character loved theplace but that wa back when it was full of US sailors.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:45:27 -0600Beautiful countryside, bit icy at the moment. Like I say, Glasgow probably worth a visit, even at £38 for the ferry. Museum at Kelvin Hall also well worth a visit, in the west end.https://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199590#418199590Beautiful countryside, bit icy at the moment. Like I say, Glasgow probably worth a visit, even at £38 for the ferry. Museum at Kelvin Hall also well worth a visit, in the west end.Thu, 31 Dec 2009 04:19:49 -0600Cheers Johnn - does indeed look beautiful but couldn't help but notice all the photos were taken in the summer!The other thing with going away at this time of year is places like the castle/ botanical gardens etc. are likely to be closed til Easter.Ohttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199586#418199586Cheers Johnn - does indeed look beautiful but couldn't help but notice all the photos were taken in the summer!The other thing with going away at this time of year is places like the castle/ botanical gardens etc. are likely to be closed til Easter.OThu, 31 Dec 2009 04:17:40 -0600http://www.cowal-dunoon.com/index.htmTo be honest, it's a beautiful area, but much more so in the summer. Have a look at the site and see if there is anything that interests you. If you go to Glasgow, visit the Burrell Collection - it's great if youhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199582#418199582http://www.cowal-dunoon.com/index.htmTo be honest, it's a beautiful area, but much more so in the summer. Have a look at the site and see if there is anything that interests you. If you go to Glasgow, visit the Burrell Collection - it's great if youThu, 31 Dec 2009 04:07:54 -0600Booked a romantic cottage for me and the Mrs in February to celebrate our anniversary as I do every year.This year I went for a place called Strone near Dunoon just north west of Glasgow on the basis that if the weather was cak it's a short hop fromhttps://community.betfair.com/chit_chat/go/thread/view/94038/23432238/western-scotland---advice-needed?post_id=418199578#418199578Booked a romantic cottage for me and the Mrs in February to celebrate our anniversary as I do every year.This year I went for a place called Strone near Dunoon just north west of Glasgow on the basis that if the weather was cak it's a short hop fromThu, 31 Dec 2009 04:05:21 -0600