The West Coast (Scotland) > Reviews

Advantages: Great nightlife,shops and sights
Disadvantages: re-generation still in progress

...an old town situated on the river Clyde, about 20 miles south-west of Glasgow city. At first glance many see Greenock as just another dead industrial waste ground, full of now disused shipbuilding yards, a kind of industrial ghost town. Nothing could be further from the truth! During the war, Greenock had a thriving shipbuilding and engineering industry, The QE2” was “Clyde built” in Greenock, as were many fine ships, ferries, ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful scenery, peace and quiet, lovely people.
Disadvantages: What disadvantages?

...time we chose to visit the Kintyre peninsula, and took along our touring caravan, and booked ourselves into a caravan park for 2 weeks. We went to Muasdale caravan site in the village of Muasdale, about halfway down the west coast of the peninsula. Our pitch was right at the front, just a few feet away from a lovely sandy beach strewn with twigs, seaweed and rocks, what I like to call a nice, natural beach. We had the most glorious sunsets I`d ever ... Read review

Advantages: Total freedom
Disadvantages: Having to come back to reality

...all nighters? Then don't go to the west coast of Scotland! However, if you want peace, serenity, total hassle free relaxation, then this is for you. Beauty beyond belief during the day, and if you are lucky, maybe a northern light or two at night! The main problem is that of uk petrol prices, meaning that it is often cheaper to fly abroad than to drive to Scotland, and then to move about when you are there. If you are heavily stressed, ... Read review

Advantages: Nothing compares
Disadvantages: Price of fuel and toll charges!

You're in Inverness, right? The gateway to the Highlands. Inverness is also the gateway to the West. Take the Road to the Isles, if you want to see Scotland at its spectacular best. Take the A87 down Loch Ness side via Drumnadrochit to Invermoriston. Don't be tempted to stop at anything saying "Monster" or "Souvenir" unless you're into tat, but give Urquhart Castle a visit if you've time. Bear right at Invermoriston and follow the signs to ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, breathtaking scenery
Disadvantages: Unpredictable weather

I had wanted to walk the west highland way for ages but never had the time to plan it, then one day i decided that i had to do it now or i would never get round to planning it. So glad that i did. I then went on the internet and ordered two west highland way guides (smaller more practical guides being an advantage). We didnt actually realise how heavy our rucksacks were.going to be. If i was going again which i would very much like to then i would ... Read review

Advantages: Stunning scenery
Disadvantages: lots of driving

...we spend a week driving the west coast of Scotland. From Newcastle we drove to Glasgow and spent a night in the city. Then up to the stunning scenery of Loch Lomond and then continuing up the West Coast which is just stunning, empty and pristine..... Then across to the isle of Skye for a night and finally across the country to Loc Ness and Inverness and the long trip back home from there. This is a trip I would recommend to anyone willing to undertake ... Read review