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another side to fort william
i'm puting together a site for a cottage in loch lhinne, and i'm
stunned by the beauty of the place! so much so that i plan to visit the place! I don't know anything about it, other than what i received for text for the site. but i decided that i wanted to visit fort william (it says it's near). i was just searching for info on fort william when i came across these posts, and i was surprised to read some of them (i'm not as sure as i was 20 mins ago). i think i'd still like to go, maybe in summer when there's more to see? if you want to see the pics that made me decide this, the site in question is: http://www.loch-linnhe-cottage.co.uk/ there's just 2 pics, but the lake is stunning. i was hoping for some tips about places to stay near by (or is camping allowed?) anything from anybody that's been there (even if it's to warn me not to go!) is welcome cheers jg |
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another side to fort william
On Oct 15, 9:34 pm, jose wrote:
i'm puting together a site for a cottage in loch lhinne, and i'm stunned by the beauty of the place! so much so that i plan to visit the place! I don't know anything about it, other than what i received for text for the site. but i decided that i wanted to visit fort william (it says it's near). i was just searching for info on fort william when i came across these posts, and i was surprised to read some of them (i'm not as sure as i was 20 mins ago). i think i'd still like to go, maybe in summer when there's more to see? if you want to see the pics that made me decide this, the site in question is: http://www.loch-linnhe-cottage.co.uk/ there's just 2 pics, but the lake is stunning. i was hoping for some tips about places to stay near by (or is camping allowed?) anything from anybody that's been there (even if it's to warn me not to go!) is welcome cheers jg oops - i thought i was replying to a discussion on fort william, and my post appeared on it's own! - apologies! |
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another side to fort william
Forget Fort William a rather forgettable place-----where in my experience
its always raining. Been through it umpteen times on my way elsewhere-----------. However its very near one of the most beautifull road trips in Scotland I am of course referring to one of the famous "road to the isles". Its a 40 mile stretch of road from Fort William to Mallaig. The area is steeped in ancient Scottish history-just thinking about that road makes the hair on the back of my neck stand up. Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in this area on his ill fated attempt at stirring up civil war[not a war between the Scots and the English]ending in the tragic battle of Culloden----------anyway the road winds thro the mountains and the pure white beaches of Arisaig and around have a haunting beauty. You can get a ferry from Mallaig to Eigg Rhum and Muck I have been to all three islands I would say you could do two in one day I preferred Eigg it has a "secret" interior very fertile and "singing sands". You are correct in thinking Loch Linnhe is worth seeing you can take the Corran ferry and drive down to catch the ferry for Mull at Lochaline. This area of Scotland is pretty remote but you can buy food at the small shops. As to expense Scotland has got to be one of the most expensive tourist destinations in Europe. Renting a cottage is a good idea-but-if you are up for it b&b plus a car covers a lot of ground. If you are young and fit a lightweight tent is even better. The midges------move-do nt try and sit them out they will drive you crazy-July and August can be bad. Light pollution is so low there that you will be able to see sattelites tracking across the sky without binnoculars. Tam |
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