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Argyll & Bute
16th Jan 2010
After a gap of 4 years Toad Holidays is finally alive again. The site mothballed since 2006 will be getting a complete overhaul in the months ahead and should be back to it's best during 2010.
It's nice to be back although there is so much dust!!
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Argyll & Bute in the Highlands of Scotland is the perfect destination for a self catering holiday this year. As the severe cold spell gradually comes to an end there are plenty of folk taking advanatge of the ski-ing in the Cairngorms but it won't be long before visitor numbers begin to rise across Argyll & Bute. The idyllic holiday destination in Scotland.
Argyll & Bute on the west coast of Scotland also has some great scenery and a fantastic range of self catering holiday cottages. Argyll & Bute also has some wonderful mountains, fantastic seascapes and a glorious coastline, not to mention idyllic islands.
Try a self catering holiday cottage in Argyll & Bute, and enjoy a wide range of activities including, sight seeing, hill walking, rock climbing, sailing, diving, pony trekking, horse riding, bird watching, fishing cycling and golf. After a great day out sample some lovely food including sea food and fantastic local produce such as Loch Fyne Oysters.
For a day trip, The Mull of Kintyre, Cowal Peninsula, Oban, Fort William, Loch Lomond and the Islands of Mull, Iona, Islay, Jura, Colonsay and Bute are all within your reach for a day trip or a short break.
The Argyll Forest, wonderful castles and ancient archeological sites all add to the experience and the very special welcome awaits you in Argyll & Bute at any time of the year.
The West Highlands of Scotland including The Mull of Kintyre remain a hidden gem for many holiday makers. Visitors who feel they know Scotland are often surprised when they really explore Argyll & Bute. Inveraray on Loch Fyne is always worth a visit, it's attractions include Inveraray Castle, Inveraray Jail, The Bell Tower and The Maritime Museum on The Arctic Penguin
For the less adventurous, or in adverse weather, just relax in a self catering holiday cottage. Burnside Cottage near Furnace enjoys views down Loch Fyne and has a lovely burn side location. The tranquil setting is the perfect place to unwind whilst on vacation. Furnace boasts a good pub which serves bar meals (the Furnace Inn) and an excellent village shop/post office. There are also some lovely shore side walks including a track all the way from Furnace along Loch Fyne to Inveraray.
 Whilst visiting Argyll & Bute make sure you pay a visit to the Crinan Canal. It�s one of the most beautiful parts of West Scotland. The canal is so interesting and the immediate vicinity so beautiful. and tranquil, yet you also have some wonderful hills and seascape to enjoy. Kilmartin Glen boasts a large number of ancient sites including standing stones and burial cairns.
The ruins of Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe are in a wonderful setting and nearby Saint Conan�s Kirk in Loch Awe village is a superb building with many unusual design features.
Visit our Fishing page for more information on angling on Loch Fyne and across Argyll & Bute. Excellent brown trout, rainbow trout and sea fishing are all available.
 Visit Crarae Gardens just a few miles from Inveraray and see the Red Squirrels as they search for food in the woods. Red Squirrels are on the decline in Scotland generally, so if you have still to see a red squirrel in the flesh then visit Crarae Gardens on Loch Fyne.
Come and stay in our self catering accommodation at Burnside Holiday Cottage in Argyll & Bute Scotland. A self catering vacation in Scotland is a great way to relax and to really enjoy the local area.
Check out our Guide to Vacation Rental in Scotland
If visiting Scotland this year you will be pleased to know that the highland midge has had a bad year. The number of Midges is down because of our very dry summer this year.
If you are interested in The Knights Templar as described in The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown then try visiting Kilmory Chapel on Loch Sween where there is evidence of Templar graves. The chapel unlike Rosslyn Chapel is in ruins but the setting is lovely. Rosslyn Chapel is going to be too busy for a few years so beat the crowds and visit Kilmory Chapel.
Visit Argyll & Bute in Scotland for memorable holiday this year. You are sure to leave with fond memories and come back again and again.
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. We are supporting a small woodland in the Cairngorms in their efforts to improve biodiversity and wildlife habitats through active management of the woodland.
Why not visit Fraoch Wood Web Site online or The Fraoch Woodland Blog for more day to day information on whats going on.
For a totally different type of holiday experience outside Argyll & Bute why not have a look at:
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