help with west scotland visit

Hi,

Been to Scotland once before, did mostly east side. We've a couple of
nights planned for west Scotland this time and are looking for some
advice.

We're an adult couple liking scenery, hiking, history, local charm,
drink and food.

Late September, we'll leave Edinburgh in the morning for a visit to
Stirling Castle. Suspect that'll be most of a day. We'll leave in
the afternoon by car and head for a destination for 2 nites with a
return to Glasgow for a mid morning flight.

We're thinking of staying in Oban or Ft. Williams or someplace around
Islay. Our final day will be a drive back to Glasgow with an overnite
close enough to the airport.

Our concerns revolve around how long it takes to get from Stirling to
these areas and is it reasonable to be able to visit an island given
the distance and possible ferry transport. Beyond that, which is the
better location given our interests? Finally, we seek specific
recommendations for hikes, pubs, and accommodations.

Many advanced thanks!

-Chris

Following up to Jack Campin - bogus address <bogus@purr.>
wrote:

> The circuit around Loch Lomand, near Glasgow, is also amazing.
>
>You can't circuit Loch Lomond by road - no shoreline road on most
>of the eastern side.

I didnt like to say :-)
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Mike
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My, such helpful people here!

It'll take me a week to pour over the maps and guide books to suss out
all of the recommendations, but I wanted to clarify a couple of things
before then.

We'll have 2 nites in the west, not just 1.
and
Much of our time is inflexible due to commitment to a mother-in-law
(hence the concentration in EDI and Stirling at the beginning of the
trip).

Now, about those islands....

Regards,

-Chris

Following up to checker <checkeraz69m> wrote:

>Now, about those islands....

Arran and Skye are both doable, Arran you get to go on a boat :-)
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Mike
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