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THE PIERHOUSE HOTEL, SCOTLAND

The west coast of Scotland reminds visitors that some parts of the British Isles are still truly wild. The pretty fishing village of Port Appin clings to the rugged coastline, looking out across the mythical sounding Lynn of Lorn. An area of outstanding natural beauty, it is a gateway to the islands and the sea. Whales, dolphins, and porpoises feed beneath the dramatic sea cliffs, whilst eagles, buzzards, and falcons circle overhead, swooping down now and then for a snack.

In this place where land and water meet, anglers and seafood lovers find themselves in heaven. Scottish salmon is rightly world famous, and the nearby River Awe boasts large stocks of freshwater trout as well as salmon. Sailing out on strikingly beautiful Loch Etive, even amateur fishermen can reel in the mackerel. And with a longer day afloat on Loch Linnhe or the

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