Any suggestions for enjoyable trip from Glasgow to Islands (West)
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Any suggestions for enjoyable trip from Glasgow to Islands (West)
Hello all.
I am wondering if any of you have taken trips to the western islands off Scotland. Your thoughts on the most enjoyable and scenic trips would be appreciated - also any considerations or simply good pointers for accommodation in the islands area for spending a night/eating out there.
Thankyou,
Laurie.
I am wondering if any of you have taken trips to the western islands off Scotland. Your thoughts on the most enjoyable and scenic trips would be appreciated - also any considerations or simply good pointers for accommodation in the islands area for spending a night/eating out there.
Thankyou,
Laurie.
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Yes Laurie
Done it both by road and air which way were you planning on
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Done it both by road and air which way were you planning on
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Try a triangle of Glasgow to Glenforsa (Mull), Glenforsa to Plockton, and back.
Glenforsa is a lovely grass runway running parallel with the beach, with a very nice hotel a few minutes walk away. No fuel so far as I can recall.
Plockton is a pretty fishing village, decent tarmac runway, lots of places to eat or sleep in walking distance. I've picked up fuel there, although it was fairly pricey (mind you, the chap told me he had to trailer it from Inverness, so I forgave him that).
Glasgow - Mull is short but pretty along the mainland coast. Mull - Plockton is mostly over mountains, with a good view of Skye, a short en-route detour takes in Eilean Donan (the castle in all the films).
Broadford airfield on Skye is nice and just about in-sight of Plockton, but if you want to go into Broadford (which is worth it) it's a 4-mile walk and mobiles don't work, so book your taxi to meet you in advance if you aren't feeling energetic.
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Glenforsa is a lovely grass runway running parallel with the beach, with a very nice hotel a few minutes walk away. No fuel so far as I can recall.
Plockton is a pretty fishing village, decent tarmac runway, lots of places to eat or sleep in walking distance. I've picked up fuel there, although it was fairly pricey (mind you, the chap told me he had to trailer it from Inverness, so I forgave him that).
Glasgow - Mull is short but pretty along the mainland coast. Mull - Plockton is mostly over mountains, with a good view of Skye, a short en-route detour takes in Eilean Donan (the castle in all the films).
Broadford airfield on Skye is nice and just about in-sight of Plockton, but if you want to go into Broadford (which is worth it) it's a 4-mile walk and mobiles don't work, so book your taxi to meet you in advance if you aren't feeling energetic.
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Try Prestwick-Islay-Tiree-Oban-Prestwick. Wouldn't go for Glasgow unless you're rich 'cos you won't get a concessionary landing fee.
Over the last two years HIA (Highlands and Islands Airports) have run the Black Bottle Whisky challenge - Campbeltown-Oban-Tiree-Islay inside 24h. That's a nice route as well.
Watch out for local weather along the Kintyre peninsula.
Try Prestwick-Islay-Tiree-Oban-Prestwick. Wouldn't go for Glasgow unless you're rich 'cos you won't get a concessionary landing fee.
Over the last two years HIA (Highlands and Islands Airports) have run the Black Bottle Whisky challenge - Campbeltown-Oban-Tiree-Islay inside 24h. That's a nice route as well.
Watch out for local weather along the Kintyre peninsula.
Whilst I'd agree with that, if Glenforsa is 95% perfect, Plockton is still in the high 80s.
Incidentally, Oban airfield is designated North Connel, and is not in walking distance of the town.
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Incidentally, Oban airfield is designated North Connel, and is not in walking distance of the town.
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All above suggestions are good. Some other thoughts..
Islay good for a stopover - especially if you organise a visit round one of the distilleries (most accomodate this).
Campbeltown. Formerly Machrihanish and now a civil airfield. If you fancy landing on a 10,000 ft runway without paying Heathrow rates here's your chance.
Stornoway. Well worth a visit if you fancy the additional sea crossing. Lovely town and some good pub grub.
There is also Broadford on the Isle of Skye but I'll have to pass on details - not visited there yet.
Islay good for a stopover - especially if you organise a visit round one of the distilleries (most accomodate this).
Campbeltown. Formerly Machrihanish and now a civil airfield. If you fancy landing on a 10,000 ft runway without paying Heathrow rates here's your chance.
Stornoway. Well worth a visit if you fancy the additional sea crossing. Lovely town and some good pub grub.
There is also Broadford on the Isle of Skye but I'll have to pass on details - not visited there yet.
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Campbeltown is definitely worth a visit - have been there a few times from Blackpool. A few tips though:
1) Don't land on the end of the runway or you'll be taxiing for about 3 hours (OK - I know, it depends on the wind direction)
2) If you ask the tower will be more than happy to get you a taxi.
3) The Whisky shop (Cadenhead) is well worth a visit - and bring home some of their own cask malt.
4) If you need fuel, you need to tell the tower in advance so he can get man and bowser!!
Have fun
1) Don't land on the end of the runway or you'll be taxiing for about 3 hours (OK - I know, it depends on the wind direction)
2) If you ask the tower will be more than happy to get you a taxi.
3) The Whisky shop (Cadenhead) is well worth a visit - and bring home some of their own cask malt.
4) If you need fuel, you need to tell the tower in advance so he can get man and bowser!!
Have fun
