It lies only a couple of hours from Glasgow, but it is a land apart. A land of haunting beauty that canny Scots have kept pretty much to themselves as an adventure playground.
They call it “Argyll’s Secret Coast”, a peninsula of lonely hills, sea lochs and crags where golden eagles fly – far from traditional heather and whisky trails to the highlands. Most tourists have never heard of it.
Its proper name is Cowal, ancient seat of rival clans and hunting ground of Scottish kings, now a great escape for walkers, cyclists, sailors, fishermen, and a menagerie of wildlife. As well as visitors just happy to cruise around enjoying the scenery, great seafood and lively arts and music scene.
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