Our second day was interesting cross-section of Scottish countryside and history. We started with short visit to Inveraray Castle, walked around castle grounds with perfectly maintained gardens, old trees and meadows. After short coffee break and brief visit to check out old castle kitchens, we walked-up to Dun Na Cuaiche watchtower for great views of Inveraray and Loch Fyne. First short walk to stretch legs before anticipated longer hikes.
Dun Na Cuaiche watchtower
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Slow stroll around Inveraray gave us first feel of small Scottish town. We then made two stops on the way to Oban: short one at Rest and Be Thankful Commemorative Stone and longer one in Kilmartin. Travel in time to 19th Century and back to the Bronze/Stone Age. We visited Nether Largie standing stones and Temple Wood stone circles, and spent some time in small but interesting Museum of Ancient Culture, interesting place and opportunity for a brake from driving (recommended). We picked-up groceries and supplies at Tesco in Oban, and after short wait we were on Oban-Craignure Ferry. We took it slow to adjust to single-track roads driving to Bunessan and Ardtun to set our base in self- catering Garden Caravan. Quite different marine scenery on the way to Isle of Mull and then rolling hills and lochs on the island. With the Sun way up, we did not realize for a while how late it really was.
