Tighnabruaich Road trip 2016
Another holiday weekend--- another Scottish Roadtrip. This time we head to the seaside village of Tighnabruaich. It`s sits on the shores of the Kyles of Bute. In the village we heard all about the local shinty team [Kyles Athletic].The sport is very popular in the area. We enjoyed a drink in the Shinty bar. Which is part of the Royal hotel. The food was super and staff were friendly.
Another holiday weekend--- another Scottish Roadtrip. This time we head to the seaside village of Tighnabruaich. It`s sits on the shores of the Kyles of Bute. In the village we heard all about the local shinty team [Kyles Athletic].The sport is very popular in the area. We enjoyed a drink in the Shinty bar. Which is part of the Royal hotel. The food was super and staff were friendly.
We left Clydebank at nine in the morning. The weather was not bad. Dry which is good for March.
We drove along the Loch Lomond side till Tarbet. From there we go on to Arrocher. Round Loch Long. Climb up the Rest and be thankful.
We drove along the Loch Lomond side till Tarbet. From there we go on to Arrocher. Round Loch Long. Climb up the Rest and be thankful.
Ben Arthur --The Cobbler--One of my favourite mountains in Scotland.
We passed it today on route. Just passed Arrocher.
We passed it today on route. Just passed Arrocher.
The Rest and Thankful -- Our first stop today. Great photo stop. Great viewpoint.
The stretch south of the Rest & be thankful junction has been closed on a number of occasions due to landslide.
The stretch south of the Rest & be thankful junction has been closed on a number of occasions due to landslide.
Rest and Thankful is the A83 runs from Tarbet, on the western shore of Loch Lomond, where it splits from the A82, to Campbeltown at the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula.
There is a caravan which sells snacks and drinks.
There is a caravan which sells snacks and drinks.
Above Loch Restil Just north of the Rest.
Argyll's Secret Coast, is between the villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames. Dubbed "Secret Coast", because unless you are going that way, you are unlikely to run into this wonderful part of Scotland.
Argyll's Secret Coast, is between the villages of Tighnabruaich and Kames. Dubbed "Secret Coast", because unless you are going that way, you are unlikely to run into this wonderful part of Scotland.
Tighnabruaich: the viewpoint
A fantastic view down the eastern arm of the Kyles of Bute, with accompanying noticeboard.
Tighnabruaich is a Gaelic name meaning "the house on the hill".
Lunch in the Royal Bar -Tighnabruaich
Friendly owners--We had lunch in the Shinty bar and moved forward to the front room for our food. Great views out to the Kyles of Bute.
Friendly owners--We had lunch in the Shinty bar and moved forward to the front room for our food. Great views out to the Kyles of Bute.
Oyster bar-- Otter Ferry
Otter Ferry-- The site of a ferry port which used to transport people across Loch Fyne. Otter Ferry is situated 9 miles from Portavadie where you can catch the ferry to Tarbert these days. We had a few drinks next to the log fire in the Oyster bar.
<<<<<<<<Tarbert <<<<<<<<<Portavadie
Otter Ferry-- The site of a ferry port which used to transport people across Loch Fyne. Otter Ferry is situated 9 miles from Portavadie where you can catch the ferry to Tarbert these days. We had a few drinks next to the log fire in the Oyster bar.
<<<<<<<<Tarbert <<<<<<<<<Portavadie
Oystercatcher restaurant in Otter Ferry is in a beautiful location right on the beach and offers first class food and award-winning real ales brewed locally in the nearby Fyne Ales Brewery at the top of Loch Fyne.
What a day out---Good Friday was really Great Friday.
Here is a few more images
Here is a few more images
