Abigail Daly
Eat and drink like a local! Discover the best Argyll produce
Cowal has many independent producers so you have lots of options to choose from if you're looking to enjoy food and drink from the area...
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Abigail Daly
- Jun 17
- 3 min
Rainy-day fun
This may come as a shock but... it can rain in Argyll! We're blessed to be near ancient Caledonian rainforest, lochs and glens,...
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Abigail Daly
- Jun 3
- 3 min
Dogs welcome! Tips for owners staying at Ruskin Lodges
We are dog owners and are keen that the lodges are dog-friendly. We live locally so know great walking routes and dog-friendly places to...
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Abigail Daly
- May 20
- 2 min
Puck's Glen, just a few minute's walk from Ruskin Lodges
Puck's Glen is magical. It is a small, yet stunningly beautiful woodland glen that boasts a unique mix of native and exotic plant...
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Abigail Daly
- May 6
- 2 min
A wee trip to the Big City - Glasgow
Glasgow can be easily reached from the lodges either by car (an hour and half's drive) or for a more relaxing journey, you can take the...
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Abigail Daly
- Apr 22
- 3 min
Wildlife watching near Ruskin Lodges
It is hard to avoid wildlife when you come and stay at Ruskin Lodges. After all, we are in a national park! From red squirrels darting...
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Abigail Daly
- Apr 3
- 5 min
Day trips from Ruskin Lodges
Although there are plenty of things to do in the immediate area, Ruskin Lodges are a great base to explore the wider Argyll region. You...
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Abigail Daly
- Mar 18
- 2 min
Dunoon's nuclear 'American Years'
The Polaris nuclear base, also known as the Holy Loch submarine base, was a U.S. Navy base located near Dunoon. What is now a tranquil...
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Abigail Daly
- Mar 4
- 3 min
Kilmartin Glen, a great day trip from Ruskin Lodges
One of Europe's most important prehistoric landscapes is just a 90 minute drive from Ruskin Lodges. Kilmartin Glen is a beautiful valley...
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Abigail Daly
- Feb 18
- 2 min
Benmore Botanic Garden, a short walk from Ruskin Lodges
Benmore Botanic Garden is a stunning garden located a short drive or twenty minute walk from Ruskin Lodges. The garden is managed by the...
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Abigail Daly
- Jan 28
- 2 min
Stretching your legs near Ruskin Lodges
There are lots of local routes and trails close to or starting directly from Ruskin Lodges. But if you fancy a more taxing walk or cycle...
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Abigail Daly
- Jan 14
- 2 min
Red squirrels in Cowal - our fluffy, funny, feisty neighbours
Red squirrels are regularly spotted by guests staying at Ruskin Lodges. Their antics are a delight to watch and while a common sight...
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Abigail Daly
- Jan 3
- 3 min
When is the best time of year to stay at Ruskin Lodges?
We get visitors to Ruskin Lodges throughout the year and for good reason: no matter when you stay, there will always be something to...
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Abigail Daly
- Jun 13, 2022
- 4 min
Family fun in and around Dunoon
Families often stay at Ruskin Lodges. Both lodges are well set up for infants and children of all ages with things like a travel cot and...
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Abigail Daly
- May 25, 2022
- 2 min
Car-free in Cowal
A guest recently said they were planning to stay at Ruskin Lodges, but were going to leave their car at home. We thought this was a great...
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