The Gaels from Ireland arrived here in the fifth century, they liked it so much that they settled here. Incidentally, the name Argyll means, "Coast of the Gaels". This vast and diverse area is home to a large variety of wildlife including golden eagle, sea eagle, buzzard, red deer, roe deer, otters and puffins. The landscapes incorporate sandy bays, fertile farmland, tumbling waterfalls, lochs and sea lochs, majestic islands, craggy coastline, moorland, mountains and magnificent woodland, seemingly untouched by human hands. Try walking and cycling through plentiful forest tracks, along the bonny, bonny banks of Loch Lomond, or challenge the mountain peaks, sail some of the most beautiful and historic waters. Golf some of the most scenic courses. Fish on lochs, rivers and sea or lose yourself ambling along unspoilt sandy beaches. The area is famous for the numerous malt whiskies distilled here, including the "Islay Malts".
Scotland (AA Road Map Britain S.) From the experts at the AA this updated road map is all you need for motoring around Scotland. The maps combine clear design and more road detail with an easy to read scale to ensure that you never lose your way. There are also fifteen town plans on the reverse of each map plus an easy to read place-name index. The maps are folded to a handy slim line format and are contained in a durable encapsulated card cover, offering great value for this price.
