In summer join the Jacobite steamtrain (the Hogwart Express) from Fort William to Mallaig for the most scenic trainride in Britain

A trip to Mull, if you take the car across make sure to head for Glengorm Castle north of Tobermory to have lunch. Visit Tobermory with it's colourful seafront and it's many lovely shops. There is a great walk from the Pier toward the lighthouse with wonderful views over the Sound of Mull and return via the golfcourse

Drive to Craignish past Ardfern and enjoy peace & quiet and views over Scaba and Jura

My favourite places and walks in Argyll;

A trip to Crinan; just sit at the locks and watch the goings-on with boats travelling through the canal

A drive through Glen Lonan with lots of Highland cows to see, nice scenery and come out at Taynuilt to collect smoked salmon or trout pate from Inverawe smokehouse for lunch

Take a boat trip over to Kerrera and visit Gylen Castle on a good day armed with a bottle wine and corkshrew, on Kerrera is also the Wayfarer which serves super fresh seafood

A visit to Castle Stalker Cafe and enjoy the views over to one of Scotland's loveliest castles

Head up to Ben Lora for great views over Benderloch and Connel

There are numerous gardens in the area well known for their amazing azaleas and rhododendron collections

Or just enjoy the view from the house or patio with plenty of wildlife to see and get hypnotised by the sight & sound of the water