https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uk/rss/ Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:52:01 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/mountain-readiness-17-feb-2025 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/mountain-readiness-17-feb-2025 Scotland's mountains, with their rugged beauty and breathtaking views, beckon adventurers from around the globe. But these beautiful landscapes can be as unforgiving as they are stunning. The weather in the Scottish Highlands is notoriously unpredictable, shifting from sunshine to snow in a matter of hours. Being unprepared can quickly turn a dream hike into a dangerous ordeal. This guide will e Sat, 24 Apr 2021 06:53:18 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/single-track-roads-24-apr-2021 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/single-track-roads-24-apr-2021 Passing place - the clue is in the name they are to let vehicles past. They are not for parking in while you go for a walk, have a picnic or look at the view! Look in your mirrors! You may be on holiday and enjoy going along slowly to take in the fantastic scenery but other people have to get to work, school or have ferries to catch. Passing places are to let people behind you pass as well Tue, 23 Mar 2021 14:39:26 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/5-interesting-facts-about-taynuilt-23-mar-2021 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/5-interesting-facts-about-taynuilt-23-mar-2021 For all you music fans out there - two of the founding members from Capercaillie, Karen Matheson and Donald Shaw are from Taynuilt. Taynuilt comes from the gaelic Taigh an Uillt which means "the house on the stream". This house is commonly believed to be the Taynuilt Hotel or as it is now known the Taynuilt Inn. The population of Taynuilt is 800 but it increases dramatically duri Sun, 7 Mar 2021 09:36:02 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/things-to-do-before-you-leave-7-mar-2021 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/things-to-do-before-you-leave-7-mar-2021 Suggestions for some things to do before you leave which are often over looked. Let me know of anything else I should add. Print off your holiday details - just in case your phone dies! Print off the map of the area Take screenshots - you may have no signal Have an emergency contact list of numbers you need Check the weather - Scotland can have every season in one day throughout the Sun, 7 Mar 2021 09:19:17 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/dont-forget-to-pack-7-mar-2021 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/dont-forget-to-pack-7-mar-2021 That last minute rush can mean you easily forget things. Let me know if you think of something to add to our list for self catering. Chargers Medication Hairbrush Toothbrush/toothpaste First Aid Kit Sun cream Swimsuit Umbrella Passport Sun, 4 Feb 2018 00:00:00 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/gorgeous-weather-4-feb-2018 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/gorgeous-weather-4-feb-2018 Mon, 18 Dec 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/weather-today-was-dry-again-and-warm-for-this-time-of-year-8c-18-dec-2017 https://www.baysandbensholidays.co.uknews/weather-today-was-dry-again-and-warm-for-this-time-of-year-8c-18-dec-2017