Scotland

[spat]

I am taking my girlfriend on driving holiday up the west coast of Scotland.

Can anyone suggest anywhere to visit,stay,eat and things to do

Many thanks

[Chillum]

The whole of the West Coast is stunningly beautiful, make sure you get up at least as far as Ullapool.

[spat]

thank you

was definitely going to the Kyles of Lochalsh

Hadn't thought of going to Ullapool

[ceebee007]

You don't say what sort of budget you have but if you really want to splash out for at least one night, try Cameron House Hotel on the banks of Loch Lomond for some 5 start luxury in a fantastic setting!  In fact, if you have a look at www.laterooms.co.uk they sometimes have a good deal on a room.

Get the ferry from Gourock to Dunoon - it's only a short crossing but you really get the sense that you're going somewhere and the drive north from Dunoon is stunning!  At the head of Loch Fyne, there's a wonderful fish/seafood restaurant (Loch Fyne Oyster Bar).

In Fort William you can take a gondola (cable car) up Aonach Mor, one the mountains in the Nevis range for some amazing views.

A drive through Glencoe is also stunning.

I could go on and on at length here (home territory for me!) but you could have a look at the Scottish Tourist Board's site:  www.visitscotland.com for more info. 

Beware the midgies - some good insect repellants are usually available locally!

I really hope you have a wonderful trip and get some decent weather for you to see Scotland at its best!

[spat]

thank you ceebee

[ceebee007]

Another suggestion for you spat - there's an excellent book call Taste of Scotland which lists great places to eat across Scotland.  Have a look at their website:

www.taste-of-scotland.com

[BossyBoots]

Head for Fort William and then go on to Mallaig.  The scenery is breathtaking.

[spat]

thanks bossy

i had planned as ceebee suggest to go across to dunoon up through glencoe

taking in oban,fort william,then kyles of lochalsh and hopeully skye

if its nice might even try nevis

[hopalong]

Avoid haggis  it's horrible.  Before all you Scots come on and complain at my answer, I am Scottish and proud of it but haggis is revolting

[DonFowler]

Spend some time in and around Inverary, beautiful place Summer or Winter.

[stormwitch]

try to visit around gairloch and the torridons, also mellon udrigle, gruinard bay and loch carron , its stunning!

[spat]

thanks everyone