Discover the magic of the west: sea-lochs and mossy, lush woodlands, long views to a horizon where the sun sinks behind the islands. This is a beguiling and romantic kind of place with a special heritage as the first Kingdom of the Scots.
Great Attractions Great for gardens and grand castles, ideal for cruising….explore ancient oakwoods, or taste island malt whiskies – plenty to discover here. More...
Get Active Hill and forest walks, bike trails, golf and fishing, plus the finest cruising waters in the UK – just some of the active options. More...
Best Wildlife Some of the best whale-watching in Britain, with puffins close-up, sea eagles and choughs, flower filled machair and calling corncrakes. More...
Island-Hopping Island-hopping is an essential part of the Argyll experience and good ferry links (and air links to Islay & Tiree) give plenty of tour permutations. More...
Slate Islands The great storm of November 1881 was the death knell for the slate industry on the islands of Seil and Easdale south of Oban. The deep quarries were flooded by the sea and many jobs lost. More...
Great Gardens With warm largely frost-free winters, Argyll is famous for its gardens with their superb azaleas, rhododendrons, and magnolias. April to June is the best time to visit.
Bonawe Iron Furnace Once Argyll’s biggest employer, this furnace kept 600 people employed making charcoal in the surrounding oakwoods. In use for over a hundred years, the furnace smelted great quantities of pig iron – some of which was made into cannonballs.
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