Lochside cafe an hour from Glasgow branded 'most picturesque' in Scotland

Hilary Mitchell & Jordan Shepherd

2 November 2024 at 4:23 pm·2-min read

A video of the enchanting Boatshed Café on the shores of Loch Goil has gone viral on TikTok — -Credit: (Image: The Boatshed Café Loch Goil/Facebook)

A Lochside eatery boasting a stunning view has gone viral on TikTok after being described the 'most picturesque' café in Scotland.

The Boatshed, situated at Loch Goil, offers incredible views of the Argyll and Bute countryside. Located around an hour from Glasgow, it features a wood burning stove, covered terrace and serves coffee, cake, toasties and homemade soup.

Popular for its cosy and relaxing vibe, the dog friendly cafe is surrounded by Scottish wildlife with seals and red squirrels often being spotted by visitors.

In October, Angelina, a food and travel vlogger who posts as @Onlypansglasgow on TikTok, shared a video of her recent trip to The Boatshed with the caption "autumn day trip idea". It went hugely viral, with over half a million views at the time of writing.

In the video, she labels The Boatshed "the most picturesque café in Scotland" and almost everyone who watched agreed, reports the Record.

One person commented: "The boat shed is a delightful little nook. And if you have a good sunny day, it doesn’t get better." Another added: "was there on 19th October absolutely breathtaking."

A third satisfied customer said: "This café is amazing! staff are super friendly, one of the best I've been too, worth the wait and the drive." It takes around an hour and fifteen minutes to get there from Glasgow by car.

Tripadvisor reviews of The Boatshed are glowing as well, with one recent visitor giving it five stars and writing: "This little cafe, overlooking the loch with both indoor and outdoor seating, is an absolute gem of a find while on a short break to the area. You would pay for the views alone! The cream of mushroom soup was delicious and the fig, ricotta & prosciutto baguette was delicious!"

Even if you visit on a bit of a dreich day, the fairy lights on the terrace will brighten your mood, and staff will even bring out blankets to keep you warm.

You can find out more about The Boatshed and see check out lots of amazing photos of this cute spot on Instagram.

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