The range of activities available in the region is limitless and the above suggestions barely scratch the surface, however they are there to give you a start and let you dream of some of the ways you might want to spend your holiday.

We hope over time to build up the number and quality of pictures we have in this section, but please bear with us as I suspect it will take a considerable time.

Local Events 2004;

Tuesday 6 April - Puppet show for little ones 'The magic horse' in Taynuilt village hall, 3 pm

Thursday 8 April - Cruachan consort giving a recital of music for Holy Week 2 pm and 3 pm

Friday 9 April Cruachan Consort Choir singing in St Conan's Kirk.  Free entry.

Saturday May 14th -  St John's cathedral in Oban.  All proceeds towards the Mountain Rescue Team.  Rare occasion for such a professional choir to perform in Oban.

Every Thursday night Ceilidh (pronounced Kayly) night in the Taynuilt Village Hall during the summer - 15 minutes walk

Mendehlsson Festival on Mull.  Usually first week in July (whole week), also one performance in Corran Hall in Oban (01631 567 333).  Barbara goes to this every year and it is always stunning.  Performances by young musicians in stately homes and castles around Mull and Iona during the day and in the evenings. 0131 625 8610 - Marilyn Jeffcoat, 10 Gloucester place, Edinburgh, EH3 63F

Taynuilt Highland Games - normally third Saturday in July - traditional Highland Games, Caber throwing, highland dancing, pipers, absolutely fantastic.  Also sporting events for children to take part.  Entrance fee about £4

22 July-2 August Ardfern Arts Festival.  Namaste: 01852 500 360, or Antonia 01852 500 310 www.elementalarts.org.uk 

31 July to 7 August.  A German choir will be staying with us for the week, and they'll be performing in unusual places around the area.

Oban Highland Games - end of August - about 20 minutes drive

Summer camp (football, badminton, tennis, treasure hunts and more) for kids at Atlantis Leisure in Oban - 01631 566 800.  Weekdays 10 am to 1 pm during most of summer holidays.  Ages 6-8 and 9-12 (15 per group), Last year was £25 per week per child, has to be booked in advance.

Chamber music week at Bonawe House for string players (cellos, violins, violas).  Likely to be middle 2 weeks in February 2005.  Please contact Rosalind Dicken on 01594 827 555 (tel. & fax), or email on enquiries@fullermusic.co.uk

Dates and contacts of previous Highland Games (2002)

We 31 July - Killin Highland Games.  £5 adults, £3 concessionary.  Tel 01567 820 224 ( www.killin-initiative.co.uk )

Sa 27 July - Lochaber Highland Games (Fort William).  £4 adults, £2 children, £1 OAP

Sa 27 & Su 28 July - Callander Highland Games.  £4 adult, £2 concessionary. 01877 330 919

Sa 3 August - Lorn Agricultural Show in Dunbeg

Su 11 August - Kerrera Fun Day

Sa 17 August - Appin show, with access to Castle Stalker.  Show entry £2.50 adults, £1.50 children