Oban in early October

Oban is lovely and a perfect place to get ferries to Mull etc.
I had a little coach holiday there just before corona struck.
I was alone but made two nice friends to go around with.
I think October can be a lovely month unless the weather decides to be nasty.

Well! I’ve booked my hotels on a free cancellation basis. Stopover in Lockerbie on the way up. Decided on car as it gives me flexibility. If the weather is predicted to be dire I can cancel. Can’t find a coach tour except one that’s self drive so that defeats the object! ?.
Thanks all for the input
Witzend - I can do a level of sun if there’s a brolly and a pool nearby. Or the sea. I’m suspecting my OH will now book us a hol as he’s feeling a bit jealous. Watch this space. ?

Have a great time PolarBear2. Fingers crossed for the weather. You could be lucky as we have been in the past. If not, you'll love the colours. It's so beautifully green up there under the gorgeous autumn coloured trees.

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Can I come with you Polarbear2? It sounds lovely, just the sort of break I could do with. I have been to Oban, many years ago now, about 52, I think! Beautiful scenery.
On another note, what is a self drive coach tour? It doesnt sound sense to me.

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Can I come with you Polarbear2? It sounds lovely, just the sort of break I could do with. I have been to Oban, many years ago now, about 52, I think! Beautiful scenery.
On another note, what is a self drive coach tour? It doesnt sound sense to me.

Nope me neither. It’s a ‘tour’ run by a coach company but you have to get there yourself? ?‍♀️

Quick thought - check with hotel re the parking situation. It can be problematical and/or expensive if the hotel doesn't have its own parking.

That's in Oban. I don't know Lockerbie so can't comment.

Thanks. Done that as I saw in lots of reviews that parking was an issue. Thanks for the heads up though. ?

Sounds like you've made a well thought out and excellent decision. I wish you well (with a bit of envy intermixed) and will be watching the weather with extra interest and fingers crossed for you. ?

Aw thanks. Hand on heart I wish I had someone to go with but hey, it’ll be an adventure. ?

When are you off? Just so we can mentally accompany you? How about posting a day by day journal?

Like your mode of thinking, Aveline. I'd be up for that too. P2, how about a couple of travelling companions in spirit or 'virtual' in modern parlance?!

Nice idea. I’m just worried I’d somehow be setting myself up for someone not so nice to follow me. Neurotic?? moi?? ? I’d be kind of up for that tho if it’s safe.

You could keep it general PolarBear2. eg day trip to Mull, lovely smooth sailing or breakfast not up to much today etc. However, I do take your point about online safety. Your plans got me thinking about the area and how much I'd enjoy being back there. Taynuilt is our old family home so we've been going back for years. Most recently last October.
Have a great trip whatever you decide.

Or even a rough guide to what you did 'yesterday' without any reference to your actual day, location or plans. Gosh, it was intended as fun and companionship but you're quite right about potential ne'er do wells. Just stay safe and enjoy - whatever you do.

This has been such a beautiful summer in my part of Scotland, the warmest, sunniest, driest summer for years with rivers and lochs very low. Autumn has started early with the rowan and chestnut trees leading the way.
Enjoy your drive, why not stop off on the way so you can appreciate amazing sights such as Glencoe rather than being desperate to get to your destination.
Once in Oban check out the seafood eating places on the harbour, delicious!
Have a wonderful trip.

Oh yes. Enjoy the journey. You'll be driving through beautiful countryside almost regardless of the route you take.
Ooh. That's another question. Which route do you plan to drive?

Have a super time

Thanks all. It’s a lovely idea and I absolutely appreciate the thought. I’ll do something that’s both fun (I hope) and safe. Maybe call it Polar adventures ?
I’m going from S Yorks so over to Manchester way and up the west side of the country. I could go over Skipton way but from experience the traffic can be heavy. We did that route recently tbf on a NYorks trip.
Q re ferry. Do I have to book in advance?
Esspee - that’s actually a positive of going it alone - I can stop and appreciate the scenery rather than just battling on to the destination. OH doesn’t understand ‘stopping’ ?
Ps I’m getting a bit excited now. Think I should calm down. ???

Plan ahead for the ferry. Even foot passengers should book in advance.

I actually meant the routes within Scotland. Via Callendar or via Loch Lomond. Or cross country and go via Fort William? Decisions decisions!

Ohh. Haven’t thought that far. I’ll get the map out! ?
Thanks re ferry

I love the drive alongside Loch Lomond, then across to Lochgilphead before taking the road up to Oban, but not everyone likes that road due to it being very twisty, but it`s a very pretty route.

DH drives as I get very car sick especially on those twisty roads.