5 Family Friendly Things to See and Do in Argyll

Self-catering is a great option for families, giving you freedom and flexibility to really enjoy your holiday together.  Airdeny Chalets has plenty of open space for children to run around - so you can relax and enjoy the beautiful views of Glen Etive and Ben Cruachan, and your own living space, whilst the kids explore the 3.5 acres and bluebell wood.

There are lots of family friendly things to see and do in the area around Airdeny - here are just 5 ideas:

1. Why not explore the Argyll coast and islands?  Coastal Connection runs boat trips from Oban, giving you an up-close experience of the nearby lochs and islands.  Sea-fari Adventures offer marine wildlife tours, as well as trips to the Corrywreckan whirlpool. 

2. The Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary on the shores of Loch Creran, near Oban, has an aquarium (with a range of sea creatures from sharks to stingrays) and a rescue facility for common and grey seal pups.  

3. The hidden wonder of Cruachan Hollow Mountain is the world's first high head reversible pumped storage hydro scheme, lying within the heart of Ben Cruachan.  Visitors can enter the cavern, explore the visitors' centre and enjoy views of Loch Awe.

4. Watch courtroom trials, go to jail and browse the exhibition of prison artefacts at Inveraray Jail - a 40 minute drive from Taynuilt.  This living museum gives you an insight into life in a 19th century prison. 

5. Kilmartin House Museum lies 22 miles southwest of Taynuilt and is an award winning centre for archaeology.  There are more than 800 ancient monuments (many prehistoric) in the area around Kilmartin and there are hands-on activities for the children to try in the museum.

Have you been on a family holiday in the area around Oban?  Do you have recommendations on things to do and see?  Leave your comments or questions below.  

Be Brave in Argyll

If the new Disney-Pixar animation, Brave, set in Scotland and released this summer, makes you long to experience Scotland's beauty for yourself, why not plan a trip to Argyll?  You're sure to be enchanted by the majestic castles, atmospheric lochs and glens, and breath-taking scenery.

Airdeny Chalets is a great base for discovering the spectacular castles in Argyll, such as Dunstaffnage Castle, built around 1220 and captured by Robert the Bruce in 1309, Inveraray Castle, the ancestral home of the Chief of Clan Campbell, and the 15th century Kilchurn Castle, in its scenic setting on Loch Awe.  You can also wrap yourself in layers of stunning scenery from your base at Airdeny - with views of Glen Etive and Ben Cruachan from the chalet park, and the surrounding landscape of forests, mountains and glens, you can get a taste of Scotland's raw beauty.

If you want to experience the Argyll landscape by boat, you can visit nearby Loch Etive, Loch Awe and the coast, or there are plenty of tracks and trails for biking and walking in the countryside, such as Glen Nant Oakwoods, near Taynuilt.

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