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Attractions in Argyll & Bute
Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The cliffs of this peninsula on the south of the island are a good place to see choughs, golden eagles, peregrines and ravens. In winter white-fronted geese use the wet bog.
Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA49 7UN
Islay's only independent distillery, uses the original machinery from 1881, with an open mash tun and belt driven mill. A genuinely interesting tour.
Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
The present house at Ardkinglas was completed in the autumn of 1907 after a miraculously short construction period of eighteen months
Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
Founded in the mid 14th century, the priory is remarkably complete with church, cloister, chapter house and refectory. There is an exquisite medieval cross and many fine graveslabs, some carved on Oronsay itself.
Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK
A small West Highland chapel housing a collection of West Highland grave slabs and the Keills Cross.
Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA
A remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. A favourite residence of Stewart Kings.
Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BD
West Highlands largest nursery garden centre with an amazing range of plants. Delightful walled garden.
Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BH
Home to one of the finest collections of rhododendrons and champion trees including the "Mightiest Conifer" in Europe with a girth of 31 feet. Woodland lochan, gazebo & picnic area.
Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QS
This attractive centre specialises in the propagation of hardy perennials and has an amazing range of herbs. Also poultry and waterfowl.
Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ
One of Scotland's most historic and venerated sites, Iona Abbey is an important Christian centre and the burial place of many Scottish kings.
Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY
Enjoy a variety of types of garden including formal, woodland, alpine, rock and bog and Japanese. Browse through family scrapbook and memorabilia in the castle.
| 1 | The Oa (RSPB) | Nr Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Traigh Baile Aonghais | Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Bruichladdich Distillery | Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA49 7UN | |
| 4 | Ardkinglas House | Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG | |
| 5 | Oronsay Priory | Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Machrihanish Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Keills Chapel (HS) | Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 8 | Rothesay Castle (HS) | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA | |
| 9 | Kinlochlaich House Gardens | Appin, Argyll, PA38 4BD | |
| 10 | Machir Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 11 | Ardkinglas Woodland Garden | Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BH | |
| 12 | Gordon Grant Marine | Achavaich, Isle of Iona, PA76 6SW | |
| 13 | Kintaline Plant Centre | Benderloch, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1QS | |
| 14 | Iona Abbey (HS) | Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ | |
| 15 | Torosay Castle | Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY |
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