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The Wild West Coast of Scotland
Scotland’s west coast is the most dramatic, jagged coastline in Great
Britain. The route starts on the shores of Loch Fyne, at the pretty town
of Inveraray, whose grand castle is still a family home. It continues past
stunning mountains and woodland, and through Glencoe, scene of
a terrible massacre in 1692. Every now and then you’ll see a mighty
castle, testimony to the turbulent history of the area. Winding
coastal routes lead to the remote Ardnamurchan Peninsula,
before heading north to take the ferry across to the craggy
mountains and sandy beaches of the Isle of Skye. The final
stop is back on the mainland, among the palm trees of
Plockton, warmed by the waters of the Gulf Stream.
BACK ROADS GREAT BRITAIN
ACTIVITIES
Travel deep inside a mountain at Cruachan Power Station
Climb up McCaig’s tower at Oban for views of the Isle of Mull
Come eye-to-eye with an inquisitive stingray at the
aquarium in the Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary
Explore the waterfalls and mountains at Glencoe and see
the sites of the infamous massacre
Watch for rare pine martens and eagles in the remote
Ardnamurchan Peninsula
Take a boat trip from Elgol to see Bonnie Prince Charlie’s cave
Watch the otters that inspired the book Ring of Bright Water
at the Kylerhea Otter Hide
KEY
Drive route
Below Boats moored in the still waters of the
port of Oban, see p233
Above White sand made of crushed seashells on the fabulous beach at Sanna,
Ardnamurchan Peninsula, see p234