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to the
Arrochar
And Tarbet Web Site.
The two picturesque Scottish
villages of
Arrochar on Loch Long and Tarbet on Loch Lomond
are
situated in
The Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park.
The purpose of this web site is to help locals and visitors alike find
whatever they are looking for;
be it our recommended
accommodation, local
services, or
groups and
clubs. With over 80 pages you're sure to find whatever you're after!
If you don't then
tell us and we'll add it in!
Arrochar is the 2009/2010 Scottish winner of The Calor Village Of The
Year.
For
pictures of the village Party held on Saturday 26th September 2009 click
HERE. For details of the proposed
Marine Access Pontoon Pier and Heritage and Amenities Centre
click here.
For pictures of the new Village Hall open day - click here!
And
for pictures of the ROYAL VISIT click here!
On
Saturday 24th July the
'Arrochar
& Tarbet's Got Talent' contest took place at the Village Hall.
The event was a huge success. The competitors were connection, Carol
Murray, Emily Huggans, Iain Butler, Ellie Fletcher, Davina, Handy Man,
Abbadabbadoo, Alister Campbell (Sheagan), Calum Lamond, KJ Mills, Ruaridh
Sutcliffe, Amy Jackson and Davis Sparks. Connection won the junior prize
and David Sparks won the senior prize presented by Ronnie MacDonald.
*Click HERE for more information
and pictures...... Thanks to everyone The Arrochar and
Tarbet Community Council raised over £750 to go towards the
refurbishment of the Play Areas. More events will be taking place over
the coming months. The next event will be an outdoor performance
by local band 'The Menu' at the Village Inn with outdoor entertainment
and BBQ for all the family!
Click
HERE to view the pictures of Tarbet Gala Day 7th August 2010
Would you like to have your say? Why not join the Arrochar & Tarbet Community Forum? click HERE now!
Arrochar is situated at the head of
Loch Long whilst Tarbet is situated on Loch Lomond. Take a look at the breathtaking Arrochar Alps featuring one
of Scotland's best loved mountains Ben Arthur, better known as 'The
Cobbler'. There
is a whole host of places to stay including
Hotels, Bed And
Breakfasts & Self Catering Cottages and Camp Sites. There are
several local
restaurants and places to eat and drink with
live music. Further up the
A82 you will find the village of Ardlui.
There are many fine
golf courses,
walks and
climbs. Fishing is a popular pastime and boats can be hired
at Arrochar. Loch Long is one of the most popular Scuba Diving
locations in Scotland.
Glasgow is a mere 45 minutes drive and
Edinburgh about an hour and a half. The exquisite Glencoe is around
an hour
away. The local train station can offer several day trip visits.
For a detailed breakdown of places to visit
and things
to do whilst staying in Arrochar
please click
HERE.
For the latest
weather report click
HERE.
Places of historical interest within the area include
The Royal Naval Torpedo Range,
The
Loch Sloy Dam and
The West Highland Railway.
We've included businesses
and general information including the
surgery
and
Emergency Services and
up-to-the-minute traffic information. We even have a huge
selection of photographs to look at. To see a map of the area just click
HERE. And if you still can't find what you are after
try the
Site Map.
If it isn't there
EMAIL US and we'll add it!
We are Highly recommended by www.visitwestofscotland.co.uk
This web site is
completely independent from the Community Council, the Community
Development Trust and the National Park