Wikipedia Draft:Argyll Holidays

Argyll Holidays is one of Scotland’s most popular holiday park operators.

They were listed in the top 21 Scottish brands for 2021 by Best of Scotland Magazine.

They are one of the largest private employers in Argyll and employ around 250 staff.

The business is family-owned, run by multiple generations of the Campbell family; primarily brothers Keith, Allan and Roy Campbell.

They have 8 holiday parks in scenic locations across Argyllshire including two large holiday villages: Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village in Lochgoilhead and Hunters Quay Holiday Village near the seaside town of Dunoon.

These locations are partnered with Go Active to provide a range of activities on site including archery and crazy carts. There is also a 9-hole golf course at Drimsynie.

Their holiday parks offer accommodation including A-frame lodges, caravans and hot tub lodges.

Loch Lomond Holiday Park features hot tub lodges positioned by the waters of Loch Lomond.

In addition to self-catering holiday accommodation, Argyll Holidays owns two hotels. Drimsynie Estate Hotel was purpose-built in 2018 with an investment of £6.5million. It has a restaurant called The View, a spa and a gym.

There is also event space suitable for weddings, conferences and meetings, catering for up to 120 guests.

Their other hotel is The Goil Inn, a former coaching inn overlooking Loch Goil.

History
The beginning of Argyll Holidays came about in 1968, when farmer Douglas Campbell and his wife Jean had taken on the rental of Corrow Farm, in Lochgoilhead. The landlord wanted to reclaim a bit of the farmland in order to turn it into a small caravan park. Mr Campbell agreed – on the condition that he ran it. What began as six caravans on a small piece of ground is now Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village in Lochgoilhead. It remains the business headquarters today.

Argyll Holidays acquired Loch Lomond Holiday Park in 2014 and commenced a three-year £1million upgrade of accommodation and facilities.

Awards
Family Business of the Year - Scottish Business Awards 2014

David Bellamy Award Scheme Gold - Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village, Hunters Quay Holiday Village, Loch Lomond Holiday Park, Loch Eck Country Lodges, St Catherines Caravan Park, Stratheck Holiday Park and Loch Eck Caravan Park. Loch Awe Holiday Park was awarded the silver status.

SOLA (Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards) 2019 – Best Inclusive Attraction Hunters Quay Holiday Village

SOLA (Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards) 2018 – Best Family Holiday Park Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village

SOLA (Scottish Outdoor & Leisure Awards) 2017 – Best Family Holiday Park Drimsynie Estate Holiday Village

Dogs
Argyll Holidays are ‘dog-friendly’, which means that guests can bring their dogs with them. They have partnered with the Scottish SPCA to give a donation every time a dog stays with them.

Green credentials
Argyll Holidays has been championing renewable energy since 1986. They have installed hydro-power schemes and aim to purchase produce locally and with the environment in mind. Their waste stream is close to zero and CO2 contribution reduced by 360,000 per year. Initiatives to encourage recycling, reduce energy use and water are in place. Loch Lomond Holiday Park features bee hotels and wild flower areas. Owner and director Keith Campbell has said: “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do – from the day-to-day running of our holiday parks to purchasing local goods and services.”

Coronavirus pandemic
Whilst the holiday parks were closed because of the pandemic, Argyll Holidays offered up their accommodation at Hunters Quay Holiday Village to keyworkers.

Rebrand
At the start of 2021, Argyll Holidays underwent a £1million rebrand, updating their website and all park signage to their new navy and orange colours.