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Scotland's coastline is beautiful and unspoilt with many a picturesque fishing village with its own harbour and the nets hung out to dry. Numerous rocky islands lie off the Scottish west coast. These are marvellous safe habitats for birds and wildlife. Some like Mull, Arran and Skye are popular with visitors in their own right. Others like the Orkneys and Shetlands are a little more remote. Recent TV programmes like 'Castaway 2000' filmed on Taransay and '2000 acres of sky' have highlighted the attractions and slower pace of life found on such islands.

A smart bedroom at Melfort Pier and Harbour in Kilmelford by Oban	Melfort Pier and Harbour 5 star luxury holiday homes are located only 2 hours north of Glasgow Airport and sixteen miles south of picturesque Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Fifteen 5 Star Luxury Lochside houses, are idyllically scattered around our small private harbour and beach, providing an ideal base to relax, unwind and to choose the things you want to do, when you want to do them. The cottages are also pet-friendly which is very unusual for five star accommodation. Argyll is a beautiful location, where each turn in the road opens onto some of the most spectacular scenery. It's an ideal base for hill-walking, cycling, canoeing, horse riding, golf, boat trips, watersports and bird watching. Guests have free use of our rowing boat and Canadian canoe. There is free fishing from our private pier.
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There are beautiful beaches to be found all around the mainland of Scotland. Although the sun cannot be relied upon to shine, the beaches are clean with golden sands. Aberdeenshire has some fantastic beaches. Beginning at Aberdeen, mile upon mile of golden sands stretch north to Peterhead and on to Moray. Most of these beaches are edged with sand dunes which provide sheltered spots from the wind.

Balmedie beach and Country Park is recommended for great days out with the children. Lots of fun is to be had paddling in the sea, collecting shells, making sandcastles, even when fully clothed. The sand dunes are great for games of hide and seek.

Swimming in the North Sea is for the brave - it's always cold, even on the warmest day. Better to swim in one of the local indoor or outdoor pools, some of them are built alongside the beach. Stonehaven, south of Aberdeen has a brand new, heated, open air, Olympic sized, salt water pool. It even offers midnight swims under the stars.

The Leisure pool at the beach in Aberdeen has shallow areas for small children, flumes and a wave machine. Most of the larger north east towns have their own public baths.

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