I CLIMBED A FREAKING MOUNTAIN!!!!…read more Ahem, I'm sorry, I'll restrain myself. Anyway, yes, I climbed an mountain and made it to one of the peaks. Not THE peak but up there. The Scotsman and I took the gondola ride for about 15 minutes at a nice pace up the side of the mountain. This is quite picturesque, through the trees, over the bike and walking trails and over several little streams. It's GORGEOUS. Finally when we disembarked, we were at the Ski lodge area. We looked about and took the path that led to the viewing point. It's a nice path, it meanders some what and gets quite steep. It's not EASY but it's not HARD either. If you're not at least some what accustomed to walking around and up things, don't try it. There are plenty of spots where you can rest and a lovely little cold stream running along the land. Out about 1000' from the trail is a memorial to someone who loved or lived there. May they rest in peace. Once you get to the top, the view is incredible, and there's a sense of accomplishment, or there was at least for me. My knee didn't give out and my friend surprised himself too!

Seriously, go climb this mountain. What awaits you at the top is worth it. The view is absolutely…read morebreathtaking. Not only in this on epic level hike it is also a popular snow sports destination and am everything else outdoors. The entire town of Fort William the readied at the base of Ben Nevis is geared towards the outdoor recreation lifestyle. This make it easy if you forget an item or two in your rucksack.

This small and attractive 6 acre loch is in the hills a mile above Dunoon (beside the A885 Sandbank…read moreroad - free parking in a lay-by) and seems to be used mostly for freshwater fishing these days, although it's also nice just to sit on the banks! I very recently found out that my favourite pipe tune, 'Lochanside', which I've loved for many years, was named after this loch. It was written by Pipe Major John McLellan remembering his time spent along the attractive and secluded shores. McLellan (born 1875), a multi-talented man by all accounts, was from Dunoon. A pity the loch isn't shown on the Google map; however, I've added the arrow in exactly the right place.

Taking on a trial with Scottish Military Fitness and so far am impressed. A good workout as hard…read moreas you make it, pushed but made to achieve not to suffer. A good welcoming environment with varied workouts week to week. Noticing a change in fitness levels after a few short weeks. With the free trial class what is there to lose? Enhanced by the perpetual sunshine Glasgow has to offer. Bring gloves and hat preferably waterproof.

I'm not the best person to review this as a place to fish (so hopefully someone else will) but I…read morehave visited the cafe there and found it to be a very pleasant and nice place to have a lovely cup of tea and hot snack! It's also friendlier than the nearby Cornalees cafe (at least, it was on the one occasion I was there). Fishing apart, this is a great place to start a walk around one of the reservoirs in the area or along the Greenock Cut.

Been Fishing Ardgowan for sometime now and would say its my favourite loch. I feel the fishing is…read moregreat with the fish in the loch being so healthy and put up a great fight. I feel its great for the money you pay and thats what everybody wants. The cafe is a very welcoming atmoshpere and you also have a variety of foods and drinks for great prices too. WELL DONE ROBERT , Keep the good work up

Amazing! Loads of animals and lovely gift shops would really recommend to any animal lover!…read moreBut WARNING loads of wasps in the summer

We went to Blair Drummond this Sunday, not for the first time, but for the first time in a while…read more We went without booking tickets, but ended up making an online booking standing in front of the gates. So, book! The weather was nice and that made sure we had a lovely day. The safari drive through was good, the individual displays nice. We finally saw the tiger (jumping down from a tree), the chimp viewpoint is a good addition and the lemar walkthrough always nice. We spent a very nice 4 hours.

Knockenden is a small picnic site just on the Fairlie to Dalry moor road off the A78 before Fairlie…read morecoming from West Kilbride. Take a right up past the fisherie and you will see the small sign for it. Its very small but a lovely spot just to sit and relax with some fantastic scenery and views. So have a look the next time your out for a Sunday drive, the scenery is breath taking!

Nuffield is a small quiet gym with friendly staff who will help you wherever required and help you…read moreset up a training plan. The gym itself is in need of a makeover with some of the machines starting to show signs of wear and tear, sometimes not working properly. Merits four stars on its pool however, which is great. The sauna, steam room and jacuzzi all also up to a high standard. Kids have allocated times so it's generally nice and quiet. Prices are quite high but I think standard for private gym memberships. You can however, like me, take on a three month membership to see how motivated you are (£40p/m). Discounts also if you work for the local council or take on a 12 month option. Other facilities on offer are busy classes timetable, salon and tanning and a cafe area with free wi-fi.

Small comfortable swimming pool a Sunday kids club and a great gym and swimming supply's when you…read morego in and free wifi.

I really enjoyed a trip to this park and it's well worth a visit. The entrance, through the…read moreimpressive gates, is on Regent Street and you can park on that road for no charge. The white war memorial is very striking and the first thing you see as you go through the gates. The old well which gave the park its name, was placed there by by the local laird John Shaw. There is a faded inscription, '1629', with his initials and those of his wife (Helen Housten). It was the original well for the residence of the Shaw family who were very influential on the development of the town; their mansion house was at the bottom of Lynedoch Street but demolished in 1886 owing to railway tunnelling. The Victoria Tower can easily be seen from the park, part of the impressive Town Hall (which was built in 1886 at a cost of over £100,000) and which must surely be one of the finest municipal buildings in Scotland. There are plenty of places to sit, and there are fine views over the town and beyond to the Clyde and the mountains of Argyll in the distance. There's a small children's play area too and some attractive flower beds and mature trees.

i would like to say the play park in the wellpark need new equipment i was in largs the other day…read moreand the play park is stunning with swings and lots of thing for the children if this was done in the wellpark it would bring people to the area.thanx

The Holy Loch is one of the most spectacular and picturesque lochs in Scotland. There are…read moreattractive villages around the shores and rugged, forest-covered, mountains rise behind. During World War Two the loch was used by the Royal Navy for exercises and a submarine base. From 1961 (amid violent controversy) it was used by the US Navy for various vessels and as home to the Polaris nuclear submarines until it was decommissioned in 1992. Now there is no sign of the military presence and the whole area has returned to its former tranquil beauty. Along the shore road just 3 miles from Dunoon (the nearest town) is Lazaretto Point and the beautiful 35 ft high circular war memorial. It's possible to park here and there are several benches where you can sit. The view across Ardnadam Bay and the Holy Loch is really superb. The point takes its name from the quarantine station built in 1807 during the Napoleonic wars. The ferry across to Gourock on the other side of the Clyde can be found at nearby Hunter's Quay where there is also a caravan park and 'holiday village'. Further on is the large Holy Loch Marina which has developed considerably in recent years. Well worth a visit, whether driving, walking - or just sitting to admire the views! One of my favourite places which I return to as often as possible.