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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, 20233 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20235 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20232 min read
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, 20233 min read
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, 20224 min read
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, 20222 min read
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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