Argyll - The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands - page 48

KILORAN BAY, COLONSAY

Highlights

1 Loch Fyne Oyster Bar, Cairndow Dine in or
take away at Scotland's finest smokehouse and
seafood outlet. See p.56
2 Mount Stuart, Bute Architecturally
overblown mansion set in the most beautiful
grounds in the region. See p.61
3 Tobermory, Mull The archetypal fishing
village ranged around a sheltered harbour and
backed by steep hills. See p.74
4 Boat trip to Staffa and the Treshnish Isles
Visit the “basalt cathedral” of Fingal's Cave, and
then picnic amid pu ns on the Isle of Lunga.
See p.79
5 Golden beaches Kiloran Bay on Colonsay is

one of the most perfect sandy beaches in Argyll,
but there are plenty more on Islay, Coll and
Tiree. See p.90
6 Isle of Gigha The ideal island-scape: sandy
beaches, friendly folk and the azaleas of
Achamore Gardens - you can even stay at the
laird's house. See p.102
7 Goat Fell, Arran An easy climb rewarded by
spectacular views over craggy peaks to the Firth
of Clyde. See p.110
8 Whisky distilleries, Islay With eight, often
beautifully situated, distilleries to choose from,
Islay is the ultimate whisky-lover's destination.
See p.115

HIGHLIGHTS ARE MARKED ON THE MAP ON PP.52 53