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.
With peerless mountain and sea-loch settings, accommodation in Argyll is certainly varied. Choose your accommodation type below
Great for gardens and grand castles, ideal for cruising….explore ancient oakwoods, or taste island malt whiskies – plenty to discover here.
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Hill and forest walks, bike trails, golf and fishing, plus the finest cruising waters in the UK – just some of the active options.
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Well known for the two 'Big Macs', The Machrie and Machrihanish, this region has many lesser known but equally charming courses.
The peaceful Isle of Iona, with its gleaming white beaches, old abbey and nunnery has been a place of pilgrimage for almost 1500 years.
When you dream of sailing, make Scotland part of that dream. A coastline of lochs, mountains, islands and beaches joined by a clear and uncrowded sea.
With a coastline estimated at 8197 miles (13,115 km) long, there is plenty of room for Scottish beaches!
Horse riding has an enthusiastic following in Scotland and facilities are very good. A good range of hacking options and riding trails – in some cases signposted – are available.
In Scotland, preserving the natural environment is in the care of a number of bodies. National nature reserves are the responsibility of the government funded organisation, Scottish Natural Heritage.
Bonawe Iron FurnaceOnce 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.
Bonawe Iron Furnace
Between Bute, within easy reach of Glasgow, and Tiree, low-lying in the western sea, there is a fine choice of Hebridean island experiences.
Some of the best whale-watching in Britain, with puffins close-up, sea eagles and choughs, flower filled machair and calling corncrakes.
Great GardensWith 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.
CruisesNowhere else in Britain offers such choice. Ferries, large and small, sailing daily to many islands, whale watching trips and ‘fast rib’ experiences are some of the options.
Cruises & Railways in Argyll & Bute
