Loch Valley Info, Scotland

Ballyholme is a part of Bangor, County Down, Northern Ireland. It is a seaside area on Ballyholme bay, the lesser known, though larger of Bangor's two bays.

Bangor probably takes its name from its curving bay set between a pair of symmetrical headlands (beanna chor - curved peaks) and its sheltered position made it ideal for exploitation as a holiday resort.

Larne is a busy market town offering a wide range of shops from high street stores to traditional family businesses to suit everyone's taste and pocket. One of the most modern roll on/roll off ferry ports in the United Kingdom, the town has no shortage of visitors and makes an ideal base from which to explore the beautiful countryside of County Antrim.

Newtownards, Bangor is a seaside resort set against the backdrop of Ireland's largest marina, with berths for 600 craft. It has excellent facilities and has recently earned the prestigious 5 Gold Anchor Award. Bangor's old world charm is enhanced with all of the modern amenities expected by today's visitors. The apartment and town houses are all situated in a quiet residential area, and close to all public amenities. The location is ideal for walking, golfing, touring, sailing, fishing and is close to all of Bangors fine restaurants and shops.

Dunoon is the seaboard gateway to the Scottish Highlands, including the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. It is a great touring base with an excellent selection of accommodation, shops and eating places to choose from.

A warm welcome awaits you in Gatehouse of Fleet in the middle of a National Scenic Area on the edge of the magnificent Galloway Forest Park in the rural heart of Dumfries and Galloway.

Brodick is a town on the eastern side of the Isle of Arran. The main road across the island runs from Brodick to Blackwaterfoot on the west side. The Isle of Arran is located an hour ferry's ride from Ardrossan, not far from Glasgow. The island has 10 peaks over 600m and a coastal road. The main city is Brodick, which has a castle.

Campbeltown is a town and former royal burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located by Campbeltown Loch on the Kintyre peninsula. Originally known as Kinlochkilkerran - this form is still used in Gaelic. It was renamed in the 17th century and became an important centre for shipbuilding and Scotch whisky, and a busy fishing port.

Ayr is a town and port situated on the Firth of Clyde, in south-west Scotland.

Brodick is a town on the eastern side of the Isle of Arran. The main road across the island runs from Brodick to Blackwaterfoot on the west side. The Isle of Arran is located an hour ferry's ride from Ardrossan, not far from Glasgow. The island has 10 peaks over 600m and a coastal road. The main city is Brodick, which has a castle.

GLASGOW is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands. A person from GLASGOW is known as a Glaswegian, which is also the name of the local dialect.

Peel is an enchanting small, friendly town on the west coast of the Isle of Man renowned for its beautiful sunsets that silhouette the old castle. Basking sharks and seals can be seen. There are interesting walks, narrow streets to stroll around, good food and good beer. A safe harbour for boats and a safe beach for all.

Port Bannatyne is a centuries old stonebuilt highland village in north Bute, situated around a safe yacht bay and with its own charming golf course. A haven for walkers, cyclists, fishermen, birdwatchers, yachtsmen, and nature lovers. It is close to the seal colony at Scalpsie Bay and the bathing beach at Ettrick Bay.

Cockermouth is a town that lies at the confluence of the River Cocker as it flows into the River Derwent. It is located on the northwest fringe of the English Lake District. Landmarks include the sizeable but partly ruined Norman castle, the home of Pamela, Lady Egremont. Built at the confluence of the Rivers Cocker and Derwent, the castle has a tilting tower which hangs Pisa-like over Jennings Brewery. The castle, with its preserved dungeons, is only opened to the public once a year during the annual town festival.

Workington is a town and port on the west coast of Cumbria, England at the mouth of the River Derwent.

Whitehaven is a town and port on the coast of Cumbria, located on the west coast of the county, outside the Lake District National Park.

Bassenthwaite Lake is one of the largest lakes in the Lake District of England. It is long and narrow, approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) long and 3/4 mile wide, but is also extremely shallow, with a maximum depth of about 70 feet (21 m). The lake lies at the foot of Skiddaw, near the town of Keswick.

Kirkcudbright in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland is a historic harbour town on the Solway coast with an artists heritage, and a blend of Medieval, Victorian and Georgian buildings.

Stranraer is a town in the south of Scotland in the west of the region of Dumfries and Galloway and in the county of Wigtownshire.