Argyllshire Advertiser

Five-star quality in Lochgoilhe­ad

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A family-owned holiday park in Argyll has received VisitScotl­and’s top award following a £6.5million developmen­t.

Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village in Lochgoilhe­ad received a five-star grading from the national tourism organisati­on’s Quality Assurance (QA) Scheme in recognitio­n of its exceptiona­l standards.

Managed by Argyll Holidays, the holiday park has launched a number of new facilities, including a spa and gym, a purpose-built destinatio­n for events and a restaurant, since the multi-million pound investment.

Drimsynie Estate is where Argyll Holidays began back in 1968. Letting out six caravans on a small piece of ground, Douglas and Jean Campbell grew the park into the holiday village that can be seen today. The business, now managed by the second generation of the family, currently owns eight holiday parks and is also involved in hotels, retail and constructi­on.

Last year, the business was presented with Best Family Holiday Park in the Scottish Outdoor Leisure Awards.

Keith Campbell, managing director of Argyll Holidays, said: ‘Everyone is absolutely thrilled to receive VisitScotl­and’s top award. We have been working very hard to improve our facilities to ensure visitors have the best experience possible and it’s great that this has been acknowledg­ed by the national tourism organisati­on.’

David Adams McGilp, VisitScotl­and Regional Director, said: ‘Well done to the team at Drimsynie on receiving our highest accolade. A great deal of time, money and effort has been invested in improving the facilities here and I’m delighted they are receiving this well-deserved recognitio­n.’

 ??  ?? Left to right: Keith, Allan and Roy Campbell of Argyll Holidays with Gordon Watson, chief executive officer of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, third left.
Left to right: Keith, Allan and Roy Campbell of Argyll Holidays with Gordon Watson, chief executive officer of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park, third left.

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