In a world that now seems obsessed with blogs, social network sites, review sites etc we here in Glencoe are not to be outdone. The people at The Clachaig Inn in Glencoe have come up with the Glencoe Scotland Social Network http://glencoescotland.ning.com this is a networking site for all those who are interested in the famous Glen. Whether you are a regular visitor, live here or dream of visiting one day, it is an ideal place to post your comments, pictures or just talk to others who share you interest in the stunning surroundings.
Why not go on the site and sign up and find out what's going on!!

Another new site that we here at Loch Leven Holidays have signed up for is http://mycottageholiday.co.uk this is a review site like Tripadvisor for self catering accommodation. It lets guests post their comments on places they have stayed and also look for holiday accommodation. It is still quite new so there aren't that many places on it yet, but it is getting more popular all the time. So if you have stayed with us in the past www.glencoeselfcatering.co.uk
and we like to air your views, good or bad, please do. We would love to hear what you had to say about us and it may help others decide where to stay in the future.

We are getting very technical here at Loch Leven Holidays, we now have a Wi-Fi hotspot on site. So for those who can't live without checking their emails or those who just have no choice and need to check them, then you can now do it here!! The Wi-Fi facility is not available in all the chalets so to make it easier we have designated a hotspot in the laundry area. You can go in there at any time and get online. Because of where we are situated here, we are miles away from the exchange, so our connection speed is not always great, so we ask that our guests respect that and don't spend hours surfing the net. The more people that use it at once the slower it will get! A small price to pay for living and holidaying in such a fantastic place!

Also, next week we should be getting our digital televison system fitted, this will give us a much better TV picture and also several more channels. Unfortunately, for those mad on sport it is simply Freeview and not Sky so no Sky Sports I am afraid, but a much better system than we have currently.

With the weather being so good we decided the painting and bookwork could wait!!!!

We would take advantage of the glorious weather and take a trip over to Ardtoe Beach on Ardnamurchan.
Arnamurchan Penisular, for those who have never visited, is situated on the remote West Coast of Scotland due west of Fort William. Ardnamurchan is a long, narrow peninsula along the shores of Loch Sunart and marks the most westerly tip of the British Mainland. It has some of the best beaches in the country, with clear blue water and white sand.
So we packed a picnic and a little disposable BBQ and headed off. We decided to go the long way round through Fort William to get some shopping in town. We headed to Fort William and then on to Glenfinnan on the A830, the road to the isles,(you can stop here for a coffee and a comfort break, if necessary!!) www.nts.org.uk
Follow the road until you come to a sign for the A861 and this takes you onto Ardnamurchan and towards Acharacle round Loch Moidart and Loch Ailert. You will go throught some of the best scenery in Scotland. There really isn't much in the way of cafes etc before you get to Acharacle so you are best to pack some food to take with you.

Near Kinlochmoidart you will see "The Seven Men of Moidart" These are 5 beech trees (originally 7) planted about 200 years ago to commemorate the seven men who accompanied Bonnie Prince Charlie on his way to raise his standard at Glenfinnan in 1745.www.moidart.org.uk
Carryin on we headed for Acharacle where there is a shop, tea room, hotel and public toilets. The turning for Ardtoe is just before the village centre signposted to Kentra (B8044), carry on this single track road for about 3 1/2 miles and you will come to the end of the road. There is a tiny little car park which costs 50p and you can park there.
We stayed there for several hours enjoying the sunshine and even had a swim in the sea, very cold as it was!!!!

Heading home we decided to go back the other way, which takes you through Acharacle towards Strontian about 12 miles. A lovely place to stop, just before Strontian, is Sunart Woodland,you can take in the breathtaking views of the loch and watch for seals and otters. www.forestry.gov.uk

We stopped again a bit further on at the Strontian hotel www.strontianhotel.co.uk for a refreshing drink and decided although the menu looked nice we were still full from our BBQ!!! Heading to Ardgour we picked up the Corran Ferry which takes you over Loch Linnhe (costs £6.40 for a car and only takes 5 minutes). You are then back on the A82 and you can go left to Fort William or right for us, home! www.lochabertransport.org.uk/corranferry

We had a fantastic day and arrived back about 8pm, having seen some great views, stunning weather and lots of wildlife!!