Around and About
Working up an Appetite Highland Style
Fishing for wild brown trout is free for Cologin guests from our own boat on Loch Gleann a'Bhearraidh! This lovely loch is just under one mile's gentle walk up through the forest in the hills above Cologin and the views are quite spectacular. The walk to the loch is part of a waymarked Forestry Commission trail through our hills and the gentle incline means that it is suitable for all ages and abilities.
- Walking in our hills is a great excuse for working up a thirst. Not that you need an excuse to enjoy everything that the Barn, our very own country inn, has to offer.
- Our boat on the loch can also be booked just for fun and is freely available (with buoyancy aids) to Cologin guests. Pack a picnic and enjoy messing about on the water!
- There's plenty more to do in the area and a host of other outdoor activities including walking, riding, cycling and that great Scottish game - golf.
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Oban:
The beautiful and bustling town of Oban under 3 miles from Cologin deserves its reputation as the 'Gateway to the Isles'. It boasts Caledonian MacBrayne's west coast ferry port serving Mull, Iona, Colonsay, Islay and many islands inbetween. Its scenery is quite stunning.
As the largest town in the area, Oban has three excellent supermarkets, a cinema, sports centre with swimming pool, sailing club, bowling club, tennis courts, golf course, charming shops, its own distillery, a sandy beach and a great variety of pubs and restaurants.
Oban website »
Isle of Mull:
One of the most popular day trips from Oban is the ferry to the Isle of Mull. If you've got young children a visit to 'Balamory' is a must! Whilst Tobermory hardly needed a toddler tourism boom, the town has now accepted its starring role in the TV series. If you do go wear flat heels as all the Balamory houses are on the hill above Tobermory bay!
Tobermory website »
Isle of Iona:
This tiny island off Mull's southern tip is a perfect spot to find yourself. The Abbey's spiritual atmosphere complements the idyllic scenery. Take a Three Isle Excursion and combine Mull, Iona and Staffa for a trip that will stay with your forever.
Isle of Iona website »
Fort William:
About an hours drive up the coast from Oban is the Highland town of Fort William the self-styled 'outdoor capital of Scotland'. With Britain's highest mountain - Ben Nevis - and the munros of Glencoe there are certainly plenty of great walking, climbing, mountain biking and skiing opportunities.
Fort William website »
Inveraray
The former 'capital' of Argyll, the delightful town of Inveraray lies just under 40 miles south of Oban on the shores of Loch Fyne. The current town was planned and built between 1753 and 1776 replacing the old town which was demolished to make room for the rebuilding of Inveraray Castle. The castle is open to visitors and is well worth a visit as is Inveraray Jail - a great place to take the family.
Inveraray Jail »
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