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Lochgoilhead,
as you might expect, lies at the head of Loch Goil which is a
sea loch and leads down onto the Clyde estuary. The existence of
the village owes its past to the days of the Clyde steamers when
the inhabitants of Glasgow at the height of the industrial era
would venture "doon the water" and enjoy the rural atmosphere
and the clean air (ie smog free). Today Lochgoilhead is a very
popular spot for campers, caravaners and self catering
huts and chalets.
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Lochgoilhead has
recently acquired a fiddle workshop and in their own words
"-- offers traditional music concerts, and arts, crafts and
author events, not just to its own tiny Scottish west coast
community, but also to residents and tourists across Cowal
and Argyll".
The
Fiddle Workshop's mission statement is, “to advance
education, in particular by promoting the performance,
learning, and appreciation of Scottish traditional fiddle
music and its contemporary development; the understanding of
its links with other cultural and artistic traditions,
particularly those of song and dance; and to act as a
conduit for these traditions.” sounds (excuse the pun)
exciting. |
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The
whole of this area abounds with walks and tracks for cyclists,
as well as hills to climb or explore. The Loch, being a sea
loch, offers access to many other areas for those with their own
boats or hire boats. Also the sea fishing in this are is
excellent. The waters are also sheltered because of the
surrounding terrain, making it an ideal place for small dinghy
sailing. If you are a keen diver, there are many places of
interest, and you can catch your own dinner while you are there. |
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