Looking online I see some interesting statistics on this:

While saving money was a significant factor in this growth of extended family holidays, it was not the main motivation. Extended family breaks were seen as a chance to strengthen ties with grandparents who play an important role in everyday life and three quarters of families acknowledged that extended family holidays were a great way for the grandparents to bond with the grandchildren. Multigenerational holidays have also enabled 6 out of 10 couples to spend more time together since their children were being taken care of by the grandparents.

It seems the secret to a great multi-generational holiday is making sure that you take everyone’s preferences into consideration (and of course not just using the grandparents as babysitters!)

We think the Oban area offers plenty to do for all ages, whether you are interested in shopping in some of the small quality gift shops in Oban that sell locally made goods; trying out locally caught seafood in some of the great restaurants in town or the surrounding villages; exciting or sedate boat trips to see seals, local wildlife and islands; beautiful gardens to visit; the Sealife Centre and Seal Rescue for kids, as well as indoor climbing, ropes courses, segway, kayaking, gorge walking, white water rafting …..

…. for more ideas see our things to do page!

Watch this video on YouTube.

Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and then attempt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location.

 More information is available in their guide to geocaching. Most of the caches are plastic water-tight boxes that contain a logbook and some small items. Using your GPS or smartphone see if you can find the cache using the co-ordinates available on the geocaching website, then sign the logbook and (if you came prepared!) take one of the items in the box and leave one in it’s place. The items are normally small, for example a keyring, badge, stickers, small toy, hand warmer, ….. anything that will fit and is suitable for all ages really!

Browse geocaches close to Ben Duirinnis House, and to get full details you need to register for their free membership.

Park at the Forestry Commission car park, and follow the signs to Elleric, and then follow the track on to Glenure Lodge. Passing to the left of the main house, through the yard, go through the gate and follow the track over the stream and turn left to follow the path up the glen.

The walk is around 3.5 miles each way and ascends to around 270m. It is a steady climb all the way up, but worth it for the views back down the glen.

Julian wanted me to practise some basic skills and then build upon them so that I am more confident in moving water, plus can steer with more use of my body rather than just relying on paddle strokes. We set out from Connel and had a quick play in the current coming through the Falls of Lora under Connel Bridge. I never imagined I would be able to cope with this, but with Julian’s help I not only survived but enjoyed it too!

We then came into a sheltered bay where I could be put through my paces with more ‘edging’ practise, and introducing more complex support strokes. It was a great way to build my confidence, plus my skills, and I am now looking forward to more adventurous paddling this summer.

Julian offers day paddles based around the oban area, as well as his more adventurous week long sea kayaking expeditions and training courses, and is happy to take out a range of skills, plus can provide equipment.