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After we collect you, we'll head straight for Loch Lomond. We'll follow the River Clyde to Dumbarton Castle, then the River Leven to the town of Balloch, situated on the southern end of the Loch, and the gateway to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. We'll then journey along the western side of the loch, passing over the highland fault line to take us into the Scottish Highlands. En route to Tarbet, we may take a detour past the quaint village of Luss. Weather permitting, you'll see castles aplenty, pass through the land where Rob Roy McGregor spent most of his colourful life and enjoy some spectacular views of Loch Lomond and Ben Lomond.

At Tarbet, the road heads away from Loch Lomond, and at the town of Arrochar follows the side of Loch Long. From here, the road climbs slowly up Glen Croe to "The Rest and be Thankful", with fantastic views back down the glen.

After "The Rest", we'll follow the road back down the other side of the summit, past Butterbridge to yet another loch - Loch Fyne. Here, we'll take a loop through the village of Cairndow, before driving around the head of Loch Fyne, past the beautiful 18th century bridge and tollhouse, to the picturesque town of Inveraray, home of the Duke of Argyll . Here you'll have time for a wander around, to take in the views of Loch Fyne, before taking the scenic back road out of Inveraray toward Loch Awe.

As we head north, you'll see the scenery around Loch Awe become even more spectacular until we stop for views of Kilchurn Castle , possibly one of Scotland's most photogenic castles. From Kilchurn Castle we'll head for Oban, through the Pass of Brander.

In Oban, there'll be time for a quick break before we start heading south again to Kilmartin . The area around Kilmartin is packed full of neolithic sites of interest, from standing stones and carved rocks to huge burial mounds. Nearby Dunadd is the ancient fortress which was once the capital of Scotland.

After Kilmartin, we'll continue south to Loch Fyne, pass through the town of Lochgilphead, before continuing along the side of Loch Fyne to Inveraray. Here we'll have time for a rest stop, before heading back to our starting point via Tarbet and Loch Lomond.

Along the way, we'll fit in comfort breaks and photo stops, and will try to be as flexible as possible.