Hopefully you'll experience some lovely west coast sunshine during your stay at Airdeny but, as the weather in Scotland can be unpredictable, you may find yourself looking for ideas on where to spend a rainy afternoon. These attractions are all worth a visit during your visit to the Taynuilt area, whatever the weather, and will certainly brighten up a wet or grey day!
Cruachan Hollow Mountain
A focal point in the scenery that surrounds the chalet park and a watch-guard over Taynuilt, Ben Cruachan has a towering presence in the area. But did you know that it deep within the mountain you will find one of the country's most impressive feats of engineering? Just a short drive from Taynuilt and on the shores of Loch Awe, you can visit Cruachan Hollow Mountain to learn more about this fascinating power station, hidden one kilometre beneath the ground. Take a guided tour to explore the heart of this underground world (£7 for adults and £2.50 for children). There is also a Visitor Centre with a free exhibition, a lochside cafe and a gift shop.
Glencoe Visitor Centre
About an hour's drive from Taynuilt on the A828 or the A82 takes you to Glencoe, one of Scotland's most breathtaking glens. The mountain scenery is hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric even on a grey day. The National Trust's award-winning Glencoe Visitor Centre is a wonderful place to find out more about the area's history, landscape and wildlife, with an interactive exhibition, audiovisual presentations and information displays. Children also receive an activity book to keep them busy. There is a cafe where you can shelter from wet weather with a hot drink and home-baking, and a gift shop to browse.
Inveraray Castle
Inveraray is around a 40 minute car journey from Taynuilt, along the A85 and the A819, and has two fantastic attractions that you could explore on a rainy day. Delve into the past with a tour of Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of Clan Campbell. As well as touring the beautiful rooms and discovering the castle's fascinating history, you can visit the gift shop and enjoy lunch or a snack in the castle's lovely tearoom, with its Scottish-sourced menu.
Inveraray Jail
Children will love stepping back in time at Inveraray Jail, one of the world's best preserved jails and courtrooms. With many interesting exhibitions, and warders and prisoners who bring the jail's history to life, you can discover what life would have been like for its prisoners. Your visit will start by learning about the torture and punishment of prisoners, and you can then take a seat in the courtroom, before exploring the old and new prisons.
Other good places to while away a rainy afternoon are the Scottish Sealife Sanctuary, Oban Distillery and the Oban War and Peace Museum.
Or, of course, you could always simply curl up in your comfortable chalet with a good book or DVD!
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