Friday May 25, 2012

What's On in Oban

Events around Oban
12 events within about 50 miles from Fri 25 May 2012 to Fri 1 Jun 2012
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Guided tour of Ardkinglas House
A chance to look round Ardkinglas House which is still a private home and has been in the same family for over 100 years. Designed and built by Sir Robert Lorimer it remains virtually unaltered from its heyday in the early 1900s. Includes access to the private house gardens. more
Ardkinglas Estate Cairndow Argyll  Argyll Bute PA26 8BG
Today to Tuesday 5 Jun 2012
Discover Explore
Are you ready to Discover Explore at Glen Nevis? Discover Explore is a brand new exploration game set along Scotland’s Great Glen. Families and young children search for locations and missions online then head off on adventures to unlock the hidden stories at places like Glen Nevis. By completing dare-devil missions and discovering the answers to a series of questions, explorers have the chance.. more
Glen Nevis, Fort William  Highlands PH33 6SX
Today to Tuesday 17 Jul 2012
Artnamara2012
An exhibition of work by artists living and working in the Achnamara area. Paintings, drawings, glass, textiles, photography and baskets. Coffee, tea and cake served each day. more
Achnamara Village Hall, Achnamara, Lochgilphead,  Argyll Bute PA31 8PT
Today to Wed 30 May.

Open Garden: Ardvorlich
Beautiful hill garden featuring over 300 different species and hybrid rhododendrons, grown in a glorious setting of oaks and birches on either side of the Ardvorlich Burn. Quite steep in places. Boots advisable. The Ghurka Welfare Trust receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. more
Lochearnhead . On South Loch Earn Road 3 miles from Lochearnhead, 5 miles from St Fillans.  Perth Kinross FK19 8QE
Today to Sunday 27 May 2012
Live Music at Ardlui Hotel
Come & join us at Ardlui Hotel, Loch Lomond to sing & dance the night away with our resident guitarist Dave Rolo. Playing in the pub from 10.00 til 2am. Rooms with breakfast available, see website for details. more
Ardlui Hotel, Ardlui, Loch Lomond, Argyll, G83 7EB  Argyll Bute G83 7EB
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Open Garden: Conaglen
A fabulous west coast garden. Rhododendrons, azaleas, herbaceous borders, herb and cut flower gardens, shrubs and mature conifers. Abernethy Trust receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Wheelchair Access Partial Dogs Plant Stall more
Ardgour, By Fort William . From Fort William or Glencon: cross Corran Ferry. Turn right & proceed for 4½ miles. From Glenfinnan: turn right along west side of Loch Eil then alongside Loch Linnhe for 6 miles.  Highlands PH33 7AH
Sunday 27 May 2012
Open Garden: An Cala
A wonderful example of a 1930s designed garden, An Cala sits snugly in its horseshoe shelter of surrounding cliffs. A spectacular and very pretty garden with streams, waterfall, ponds, many herbaceous plants as well as azaleas, rhododendrons and cherry trees in spring. Archive material of Mawson’s design found recently. Cancer Research UK receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries... more
Ellenabeich, Isle of Seil . Proceed south from Oban on Campbeltown road for 8 miles, turn right at Easdale sign, a further 8 miles on B844; garden between school and village.  Argyll Bute PA34 4RF
Friday 1 Jun 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Crinan Hotel Garden
Small rock garden with azaleas and rhododendrons created into a steep hillside over a century ago with steps leading to a sheltered, secluded garden with sloping lawns, herbaceous beds and spectacular views of the canal and Crinan Loch. Feedback Madagascar receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Dogs B&B more
Crinan . Lochgilphead A83, then A816 to Oban, then A841 Cairnbaan to Crinan.  Argyll Bute PA31 8SR
Friday 1 Jun 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jul 2012


Open Garden: Oakbank
An unusual and delightful garden which has been transformed by the removal of overgrown trees and scrub, which covered a hillside of 3 acres. Paths have been created and they wind through a varied collection of trees, shrubs, bulbs and wild flowers. There are several small ponds, many wonderful wood carvings and a secret garden. A viewpoint looks over Loch Fyne to the Isle of Arran. Diabetes UK.. more
Ardrishaig . On the Tarbert side of Ardrishaig. Entry to the garden is at the junction of Tarbert and Oakfield Roads and immediately opposite the more southerly Scottish Water lay-by.  Argyll Bute PA30 8EP
Friday 1 Jun 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jul 2012
Open Garden: 8 Laggary Park
Half acre garden with formal and informal plantings of flowering shrubs and specimen trees. Clematis arbour and pergola, fernery and winding woodland walk with secluded seating areas. All giving an interesting structure. Mixed shrub and herbaceous borders featuring dahlias, hardy geraniums, hydrangeas, penstemons and violas. SSPCA receives 40%, the net remaining to SG Beneficiaries. Dogs .. more
Rhu, Helensburgh. Take A814 shore road from Helensburgh to Rhu Marina. Turn right into Pier Road and take second turn right (signposted) into Laggary Park and bear right.  Dunbartonshire G84 8LY
Friday 1 Jun 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jul 2012
Open Garden: Glenarn
Glenarn survives as a complete example of a 10 acre garden that spans from 1850 to the present day. There are winding paths through glens under a canopy of oak and lime, sunlit open spaces, a vegetable garden with beehives, and a rock garden with views over the Gareloch. It is famous for its collection of rare and tender rhododendrons but horticulturally there is much more besides. Donation to SG.. more
Glenarn Road, Rhu, Helensburgh. On A814, two miles north of Helensburgh. Cars to be left at gate unless passengers are infirm.  Dunbartonshire G84 8LL
Friday 1 Jun 2012 to Tuesday 31 Jul 2012

Holiday Care Open Day
We welcome you to come along to our Open Day on Friday 1st June 2012 from 11am – 4pm at Grieve Road Community Centre. Come along with the family and see our fantastic range of activities!! Have a go on our climbing wall & soft play area. We have great outdoor space including a football pitch & playpark. Separate room’s for older & younger children. Activities available daily include Arts &.. more
Grieve Road Community Centre  Inverclyde PA16 7AL
Friday 1 Jun 2012




 
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