Rhumhor in Days Gone By….

Rhumhor was built in 1890 and is typical of the villas that were built as holiday homes in Carrick Castle following the establishment of a regular steamer service on Loch Goil. Wealthy businessmen would bring their families to Carrick Castle in the summer months and commute on the steamer to Glasgow or Greenock. There was no road access to Carrick …

Staycations – Loch Goil is the ideal destination!

A recent survey of UK holidaymakers reveals that in 2011 there will be 10% more holiday makers choosing to stay in the UK for their annual holidays and short breaks. The threat of ash clouds, airline price increases and unrest in many foreign countries has turned the UK holidaymaker’s eye back to their very own British Isles. Tourists are looking …