Backpacking to Stranraer, Scotland from 21 May to 26 June 2014 (37days)
Day 23 (12.06.2014) – Day 2 to Oban & Sound of Mull Cruise, Scotland
After breakfast at 9.30am the coach drove 40km to Oban along road A85. The tour to Oban includes a sail to the Isle of Mull - a scenic extravaganza which can be enjoyed with lunch on board. Time for a wander round Oban High Street before returning to Dalmally Hotel.
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William and during the tourist season the town can play host to up to 25,000 people.
Dinner at 7pm was fantastic and the entertainment by “Gordon” was superb.
Sleeping: Dalmally Hotel, Dalmally. Temp: min.11 – max.18°C
After breakfast at 9.30am the coach drove 40km to Oban from Dalmally Hotel.
The Dalmally Hotel conservatory lounge is a joy for flower lovers everywhere, with foliage and flora sitting or hanging in every corner. In our very spacious bedrooms you will find equally beautiful interiors and all the comforts we needed.
Beautiful flowering plants in the garden of Dalmally Hotel.
Nice views of 3 acres landscaped gardens at Dalmally Hotel.
Catherine Oon, Betty Ching and Pauline Toh at Dalmally Hotel garden.
Another fantastic breakfast at Dalmally Hotel.
Another fantastic breakfast at Dalmally Hotel.
Comfortable coach, excellent driver, fantastic excursions from Dalmally Hotel to Oban.
The metal bridge over River Orchy.
The wonderful Loch Awe scenery along the road from Dalmally Hotel to Oban.
Oban in Scottish Gaelic meaning The Little Bay is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland.
Oban has a population of 8,120 is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.
Oban occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn. Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera, and beyond Kerrera is Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
Oban has been known in the past as "The Gateway to the Isles" and more recently as "The Seafood Capital of Scotland" offers a wide choice of activities, sightseeing and things to do.
The Oban Caledonian Hotel is centrally situated in Oban harbour town..
Oban Distillery is centrally situated in Oban harbour town..
We enjoyed walking through the Oban harbour town.
Oban harbour town.
Overlooking Oban Bay with stunning views, Palace Hotel boasts wonderful sea views, the ferry terminal is only a 10-minute walk away.
Oban harbour town.
Oban harbour town.
The Coffee Corner at Oban harbour town.
Ching Neng Bin walking along the Oban harbour.
The lovely sheltered Oban harbour is constantly filled with fishing and pleasure boats.
The lovely sheltered Oban harbour is constantly filled with fishing and pleasure boats.
Caledonian MacBrayne is the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries, and ferry services, between the mainland of Scotland and 22 of the major islands on Scotland's west coast.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll in Oban harbour town.
The fishmongers beside Oban ferry terminal.
The fishmongers selling big crabs beside Oban ferry terminal.
The fishmongers selling big crabs beside Oban ferry terminal.
The tour to Oban includes a sail to the Isle of Mull, a scenic extravaganza with lunch on board.
On board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Oban port terminal to the Isle of Mull and back.
View of Oban coast line on board Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Oban to the Isle of Mull.
The mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles is St Columba's Cathedral at the north end of the Esplanade. During the 19th century, the Rector of the Pro-Cathedral was Father Allan MacDonald, a poet and Gaelic scholar. On the left side is the Lancaster Hotel built in 1850.
Corran Esplamade as viewed from Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, Oban.
Oban is known as the "Gateway to the Isles", with ferries sailing to the islands of Lismore, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, to Craignure on Mull, to Castlebay on Barra and to Lochboisdale.
Dunollie Castle is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of Oban. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles.
The sail to the Isle of Mull - a scenic extravaganza which can be enjoyed with lunch on board.
The sail to the Isle of Mull - a scenic extravaganza which can be enjoyed with lunch on board.
Lismore Lighthouse is located on Eilean Musdile and protects shipping in the Sound of Mull.
The Lismore Lighthouse was built in 1833 by Robert Stevenson, engineer and was automated in 1965.
The Lismore Lighthouse beacon flashes white every 10 seconds and has a nominal range of 19 miles.
Ching Neng Bin on board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
Duart Castle is a castle on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute. The castle dates back to the 13th century and is the seat of Clan MacLean.
Sailing boat in Loch Linnhe, Scotland.
We met Ms.Tan in the Scotland tour who is from Ipoh and now lives in Northern Ireland.
We met Ms.Tan who is from Ipoh on board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
The sail to the Isle of Mull ends here at Craignure a village and the main ferry port located on Craignure Bay has a population of about 200 people.
Ching Neng Bin took this picture of a seagull flying above our Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
Ching Neng Bin took this picture of a seagull flying above our Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
We sailed back to Oban ferry terminal safe and sound.
A seagull at Oban ferry terminal.
The busy main road in Oban harbour town.
Oban Distillery is a whiskey producer founded in the 18th century offering tours & tastings.
Ching Neng Bin is in a souvenir shop in Oban.
The walking path to McCaig Tower in Oban.
McCaig's Tower is a prominent tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay, on Loch Etive, from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower in Oban has a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower in Oban has a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban and Ardantrive Bay.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the Ardantrive Bay.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban and Ardantrive Bay.
Lim Kee Moon and Betty Ching at McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill, Scotland.
Ching Neng Bin at McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill, Scotland.
After breakfast at 9.30am the coach drove 40km to Oban from Dalmally Hotel.
The Dalmally Hotel conservatory lounge is a joy for flower lovers everywhere, with foliage and flora sitting or hanging in every corner. In our very spacious bedrooms you will find equally beautiful interiors and all the comforts we needed.
Beautiful flowering plants in the garden of Dalmally Hotel.
Nice views of 3 acres landscaped gardens at Dalmally Hotel.
Catherine Oon, Betty Ching and Pauline Toh at Dalmally Hotel garden.
Another fantastic breakfast at Dalmally Hotel.
Another fantastic breakfast at Dalmally Hotel.
Comfortable coach, excellent driver, fantastic excursions from Dalmally Hotel to Oban.
The metal bridge over River Orchy.
The wonderful Loch Awe scenery along the road from Dalmally Hotel to Oban.
Oban in Scottish Gaelic meaning The Little Bay is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland.
Oban has a population of 8,120 is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.
Oban occupies a beautiful setting in the Firth of Lorn. Oban Bay is a near perfect horseshoe bay, protected by the island of Kerrera, and beyond Kerrera is Mull. To the north is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
Oban has been known in the past as "The Gateway to the Isles" and more recently as "The Seafood Capital of Scotland" offers a wide choice of activities, sightseeing and things to do.
The Oban Caledonian Hotel is centrally situated in Oban harbour town..
Oban Distillery is centrally situated in Oban harbour town..
We enjoyed walking through the Oban harbour town.
Oban harbour town.
Overlooking Oban Bay with stunning views, Palace Hotel boasts wonderful sea views, the ferry terminal is only a 10-minute walk away.
Oban harbour town.
Oban harbour town.
The Coffee Corner at Oban harbour town.
Ching Neng Bin walking along the Oban harbour.
The lovely sheltered Oban harbour is constantly filled with fishing and pleasure boats.
The lovely sheltered Oban harbour is constantly filled with fishing and pleasure boats.
Caledonian MacBrayne is the major operator of passenger and vehicle ferries, and ferry services, between the mainland of Scotland and 22 of the major islands on Scotland's west coast.
Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll in Oban harbour town.
The fishmongers beside Oban ferry terminal.
The fishmongers selling big crabs beside Oban ferry terminal.
The fishmongers selling big crabs beside Oban ferry terminal.
The tour to Oban includes a sail to the Isle of Mull, a scenic extravaganza with lunch on board.
On board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Oban port terminal to the Isle of Mull and back.
View of Oban coast line on board Caledonian MacBrayne ferry from Oban to the Isle of Mull.
The mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Argyll and the Isles is St Columba's Cathedral at the north end of the Esplanade. During the 19th century, the Rector of the Pro-Cathedral was Father Allan MacDonald, a poet and Gaelic scholar. On the left side is the Lancaster Hotel built in 1850.
Corran Esplamade as viewed from Caledonian MacBrayne ferry, Oban.
Oban is known as the "Gateway to the Isles", with ferries sailing to the islands of Lismore, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, to Craignure on Mull, to Castlebay on Barra and to Lochboisdale.
Dunollie Castle is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of Oban. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles.
The sail to the Isle of Mull - a scenic extravaganza which can be enjoyed with lunch on board.
The sail to the Isle of Mull - a scenic extravaganza which can be enjoyed with lunch on board.
Lismore Lighthouse is located on Eilean Musdile and protects shipping in the Sound of Mull.
The Lismore Lighthouse was built in 1833 by Robert Stevenson, engineer and was automated in 1965.
The Lismore Lighthouse beacon flashes white every 10 seconds and has a nominal range of 19 miles.
Ching Neng Bin on board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
Duart Castle is a castle on the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute. The castle dates back to the 13th century and is the seat of Clan MacLean.
Sailing boat in Loch Linnhe, Scotland.
We met Ms.Tan in the Scotland tour who is from Ipoh and now lives in Northern Ireland.
We met Ms.Tan who is from Ipoh on board the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
The sail to the Isle of Mull ends here at Craignure a village and the main ferry port located on Craignure Bay has a population of about 200 people.
Ching Neng Bin took this picture of a seagull flying above our Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
Ching Neng Bin took this picture of a seagull flying above our Caledonian MacBrayne ferry.
We sailed back to Oban ferry terminal safe and sound.
A seagull at Oban ferry terminal.
The busy main road in Oban harbour town.
Oban Distillery is a whiskey producer founded in the 18th century offering tours & tastings.
Ching Neng Bin is in a souvenir shop in Oban.
The walking path to McCaig Tower in Oban.
McCaig's Tower is a prominent tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban in Argyll, Scotland. It is built of Bonawe granite taken from the quarries across Airds Bay, on Loch Etive, from Muckairn, with a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower in Oban has a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower in Oban has a circumference of about 200 metres with two-tiers of 94 lancet arches.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban and Ardantrive Bay.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the Ardantrive Bay.
McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill overlooking the town of Oban and Ardantrive Bay.
Lim Kee Moon and Betty Ching at McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill, Scotland.
Ching Neng Bin at McCaig's Tower on Battery Hill, Scotland.
Oban & Sound of Mull Cruise, Scotland 12.06.2014
Beautiful houses on Battery Hill, Oban, Scotland.
Beautiful houses on Battery Hill, Oban, Scotland.
Beautiful houses on Battery Hill, Oban, Scotland.
A lady walking up Battery Hill, Oban, Scotland.
A good view of Oban Bay, Scotland.
A good view of Oban Bay, Scotland.
Ching Neng Bin at Oban Bay, Scotland.
Oban town, Scotland.
Oban town, Scotland.
Columba Hotel, Oban, Scotland.
Oban town, Scotland.
Paper Bank in Oban town, Scotland.
A seagull looking at a lady in Oban town, Scotland.
Our dinner menu at Dalmally Hotel, Dalmally.
The meal package was breakfast and evening meal, each consisting of three variable courses, all of which were well cooked, and presented with speed and efficiency. The staff is made up mainly of eastern Europeans who are all smiles and ready to help in any way they can at Dalmally Hotel, Dalmally.
The food is varied and well cooked at Dalmally Hotel.
The food is varied and well cooked at Dalmally Hotel.
After dinner at 7pm, the evening superb entertainment was by “Gordon” at Dalmally Hotel.
We were all dancing through the night with the good music by “Gordon” at Dalmally Hotel.
We were all dancing through the night with the good music by “Gordon” at Dalmally Hotel.
Dancing all night long at Dalmally Hotel.
Click below to view daily adventures:
Day 01 (21.05.2014 Wed) – MH16 KUL/AMS 2355hr – 0655hr on 22May
Day 02 (22.05.2014 Thr) – Amsterdam City, Holland
Day 03 (23.05.2014 Fri) – Amsterdam Zaanse Schans Village (21km)
Day 04 (24.05.2014 Sat) – KL.1477R AMS/GLA 1535hr - 1605hr Glasgow Airport
Day 05 (25.05.2014 Sun) – Stranraer, Scotland
Day 06 (26.05.2014 Mon) – Fishing station at Lady Bay (15km) Loch Ryan
Day 07 (27.05.2014 Tue) – Portpatrick and Mull of Galloway Lighthouse (58km)
Day 08 (28.05.2014 Wed) – Lide supermarket (2.8km) and Museum
Day 09 (29.05.2014 Thu) – Exploring Galloway Forest Park (56km)
Day 10 (30.05.2014 Fri) – Kirkland Fishery Farm in Leswalt (4.6km)
Day 11 (31.05.2014 Sat) – Exploring Galloway Forest Park (60km)
Day 12 (01.06.2014 Sun) – Trekking 20.8km Loch Ryan Coastal Path
Day 13 (02.06.2014 Mon) – A free and easy rest day
Day 14 (03.06.2014 Tue) – To Robert Burns Cottage at Alloway (78km)
Day 15 (04.06.2014 Wed) – Fishing station at Lady Bay (15km) Loch Ryan
Day 16 (05.06.2014 Thu) – A trip to the Giant Causeway (153km) by coach
Day 17 (06.06.2014 Fri) – Trekking 4km Ardwell Pond, Ardwell Bay (18km)
Day 18 (07.06.2014 Sat) – Our ladies went shopping in Ayr (72km)
Day 19 (08.06.2014 Sun) – Visiting Isabelle/Robert in Newton Steward (50km)
Day 20 (09.06.2014 Mon) – Overnight stay at Fishing Station, Lady Bay Loch Ryan
Day 21 (10.06.2014 Tue) – Visited a farm using automated milking
Day 22 (11.06.2014 Wed) – Day 1 of Scenic West Coast Tour, Scotland
Day 23 (12.06.2014 Thu) – Day 2 of Scenic West Coast Tour, Scotland
Day 24 (13.06.2014 Fri) – Day 3 of Scenic West Coast Tour, Scotland
Day 25 (14.06.2014 Sat) – Day 4 of Scenic West Coast Tour, Scotland
Day 26 (15.06.2014 Sun) – Day 5 of Scenic West Coast Tour, Scotland
Day 27 (16.06.2014 Mon) – Allan and Pauline 50th wedding anniversary
Day 28 (17.06.2014 Tue) – Mysterious beach walk at Loch Larbrax, Scotland
Day 29 (18.06.2014 Wed) – Lake Loweswater, Lake District, UK (day1)
Day 30 (19.06.2014 Thu) – Outward Bound Ullswater, Lake Ullswater (day2)
Day 31 (20.06.2014 Fri) – Return from Lake District (day3)
Day 32 (21.06.2014 Sat) – Our last visit to the bothy at Lady Bay
Day 33 (22.06.2014 Sun) – A farewell dinner hosted by Margaret Modrate
Day 34 (23.06.2014 Mon) – A farewell tea hosted by Vera Little
Day 35 (24.06.2014 Tue) – To Glasgow for a night stay for next day flight
Day 36 (25.6.2014Wed) Glasgow 6am to Amsterdam 8.40//MH17 12noon to KLIA
Day 37 (26.06.2014 Thu) – MH17 touched down at KLIA at 6.20am.
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