I will be coming from 3 nights on Isle of Skye and 3 nights in Glencoe and making my way leisurely to Glascow. The drive along Loch Lomand looks lovely. Should I go to Oban? for a night? Probably not going to Mull etc, but is Oban worth a stop? What other sights should I be sure not to miss along the way? I will have seen Stirling Castle on my way from Edinburgh. My time is a bit flexible. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks Sue
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Isle of Skye, Scotland
1735 posts
You could visit Oban while basing yourself in Glencoe. Doesn't really make sense to me to go to Oban after Glencoe and on the way to Glasgow. Loch Lomond is lovely, but the drive is not for the faint hearted. There are some very narrow sections of road, with tricky bends to negotiate and you are very likely to encounter large trucks and coaches coming towards you. Take your time and keep your eyes very much on the road. You could pause in Tarbet and/or Luss for lunch on your way to Glasgow. Alternatively you could turn left at Crianlarich and explore something of the Trossachs, maybe Loch Katrine, before heading south to Glasgow.
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OP
girdwood, ak
219 posts
I will be there in early May. So you think the route to the east is more scenic that the one along the west side of the loch? The early part of my trip is north from edinburgh, through pitlochry to inverness, then down to skye. I was thinking of spending the night in Luss to have more time along the way. I appreciate your thoughts (both of you!) sue
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Penzance
315 posts
Glasgow btw.
Two Gs no Cs. Pronounced to rhyme with “go” not “cow”.
Posted by
Mountains of S. Oregon
1232 posts
We happened to drive the other direction on the Loch Lomond route, and the traffic going south way was at a complete standstill for the entire length of the Loch. It was apparently all due to the Bank Holiday (folks returning from their weekend). There's another one on 4 May.
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OP
girdwood, ak
219 posts
I guess I'll switch my plan. This is why this forum is so great. Thanks so much. sue