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Transportation: A Car is Essential in these remote parts
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    • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Car/Motor Home
    Getting TO/AROUND: Although there is a good rail link between Glasgow and Oban we had a long but scenic drive from Aberdeen a journey which lasted five hours with some little toilet stops for the dogs, the whole journey covered over 200 miles. Some of the journey is on good roads mainly dual carriageways. After Perth you then have to travel cross county to the west on two laned roads. In and around Argyll we travelled on a lot of B listed roads and a lot of unclassified single track roads which means life very much in the slow lane. There are many off road parking places which most clearly state "No overnight parking" most are screened with hedging and trees. If you are lucky you will come across a few with open views - I was again delighted to spot some highland coos - this time with their new born cute calves just outside Connel. Public transport i.e. buses are rare and infrequent around these rural parts so you may want to do a self drive in your own or hired car around here. BTW the website I have included provides some great free maps to speed you on your way - but do take your time to see the splendid scenery which lies just at your break pedal - but don't just break pull off the road into a parking place!!

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    counsel14 Mon Oct 26, 2009 20:10 UTC
     My paternal grandmother was a Kilmartin, and this is one place she always wanted to go. I may yet do it for her! Susan    		Yaqui Tue Apr 28, 2009 05:10 UTC
     It looks so lovely and tranquil. The swans and Carnasserie Castle makes the land looks mystical. My mom ancestry is from this part of the world. Thanks for sharing it with me.
    Nemorino Wed Apr 1, 2009 21:02 UTC
     Me again, coming back to have a look at the new tips, updates and travelogues that you have added to this page since my first visit on March 2, 2008. I like the looks of those Old Stone & Slate houses.    		volopolo Mon Mar 16, 2009 10:51 UTC
     Great job a lot of information
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