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ARGYLL IS WAITING FOR YOU - SPACE & FREEDOM
Are you ready for space, freedom, experiences, activities and landscapes like nowhere else? Are you ready to unleash your curiosity, intrigue and adventurous spirit? Argyll is waiting for you, with space, isolation and exclusivity.
We are ready to give you a warm welcome back and give you a truly memorable experience. Explore places that are remote, secluded, unspoiled and wild. If you are a lover of space for calm and solitude or to have an exhilarating adventure, it's all here for you, in abundance.
Argyll and the Isles is a glorious coastal region of glittering sea lochs, islands, hills, forests and glens just waiting to be explored. It’s divided into nine areas, each with a distinct character and offering a unique experience. From surfing to kayaking, quad-biking to mountain biking, get off the beaten track and find your own adventure.
Go island hopping, walk in the wilderness, breathe pure air, watch magnificent sunsets and see starry skies that will take your breath away. You’ll also discover incredible wildlife, a rich Highland history and fabulous local food. Dine on the freshest seafood and savour some of the world’s most famous Scotch whiskies.
And, all of this is just a hop and a skip from Glasgow. Come visit Scotland's Adventure Coast.
WE ARE OPEN AND READY TO WELCOME YOU
From the 26th of April 2021, we are open for business and ready to welcome you, in line with government guidelines for Covid-19.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming you back, but it is important to flag that things will be different and not every business will be doing what they did before. We'll keep you up-to-date as we go and let you know how things may be different on the islands compared to the mainland. Follow our social channels for the most up-to-date information and inspiration.
Our ask of you is that you do plan ahead, check what is actually open, book and pay online wherever possible, respect social distancing and wear face coverings when on public transport and in shops.
We expect you, just like our friendly locals, will be a little wary of this new norm and with this in mind we hope some mutual respect and understanding will ensure your visit is welcoming, safe and memorable.
It's all here for you to enjoy, responsibly. Watch Let's Keep Scotland Special video >
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Argyll and the Isles is a glorious coastal region of glittering sea lochs, islands, hills and glens just waiting to be explored. It’s divided into nine areas, each with a distinctive character and offering a unique experience.
3723km
of coastline
1555km
of biking, hiking and kayaking trails
61
medieval castles
24
gin and whisky distilleries
23
inhabited islands
4
national nature reserves
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Bute
This compact island has it all: splendid architecture, glorious gardens, wildlife and great beaches to boot.
29
working artists
3
golf courses
3
glorious gardens
1
gin distillery
Mount Stuart - The Royal House of Stuart
Scotland's most accessible island
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Coll and Tiree
The most westerly of the Inner Hebridean islands, Tiree and Coll sit far out in the Atlantic Ocean.
2
island airports
1
RSPB reserve
World class water activities
Highest levels of sunshine in UK
Tiree - Hawaii of the north
Coll - Official dark sky island
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Dunoon and Cowal
Flanked by Loch Long and Loch Fyne, the Cowal peninsula offers a tantalising taste of the Highlands.
50
working artists
9
medieval castles
2
glorious gardens
UK's first forest park
Long distance walking trails
Maritime gateway to Scotland's first national park
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Inveraray, Knapdale, Kilmartin and Crinan
This ancient coastal kingdom brims with natural and historic wonders.
800
prehistoric monuments
5
marinas
2
national nature reserves
Corryvreckan - Third largest whirlpool in world
Crinan Canal - UKs most beautiful shortcut
Inveraray - Clan Seat of the Campbells
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Islay, Jura and Colonsay
Big skies, soaring eagles, red deer and peaty malts: visit the Atlantic islands of Islay, Jura and Colonsay.
14
distilleries
5
medieval castles
3
links golf courses
3
RSPB reserves
One of Scotland's National Scenic Areas
Seat of the Lord of the Isles
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Kintyre and Gigha
Wild Atlantic coastline and ancient woodland: Kintyre and Gigha feels like another world.
9
medieval castles
6
golf courses
4
distilleries
4
fishing harbours
Long distance walking and cycling trails
Kintyre - Scotland's mainland island
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Loch Lomond and Clyde Sea Lochs
An hour from Glasgow, Loch Lomond marks the first rise of the Highlands.
5
long distance walking, cycling and kayaking trails
4
golf courses
3
glorious gardens
Scotland's first national park
Glasgow's playground featuring the Arrochar Alps
Mackintosh's Hill House
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Mull and Iona
Sandy bays and picture-postcard villages: the Hebridean islands of Mull and Iona are strikingly beautiful.
5
medieval castles
2
distilleries
Scotland's whale watching island
Home to the sea eagles
Duart Castle - Clan seat of Macleans
Iona - Birthplace of christianity
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Oban and Lorn
Castles, whisky and miles of coastline: the ancient region of Lorn is packed with things to see and do.
13
medieval castles
6
glorious gardens
6
inhabited islands
5
marinas
2
national nature reserves
Scotland's seafood capital
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Argyll's Secret Coast
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Events & Festivals
Mendelssohn on Mull
Tobermory Book Festival
Punk on the Peninsula
Cowal Open Studios 2021
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Oban - The ultimate Argyll staycation
If I’d to pin every visit I’ve made to Oban on a map there wouldn’t be any map left. For years I whizzed through this west coast town hopping on a boat to the isles, or on a day trip from somewhere nearby. What a mistake!
A day trip to Oban on the Highland Explorer
It was a nice sunny day when the Highland Explorer arrived in Oban. I was looking forward to returning after almost a year. The last time I visited was in July 2020. Spending a few days mapping and test riding gravel biking routes from the stations we had passed along the way was a welcome change to my routine last year. This time I was excited to arrive in the Seafood Capital of Scotland in a train carriage that signalled a much bigger change.
10 Scottish things to do in Loch Lomond this Autumn
Thank you to Argyll Holidays for compiling this list - 10 Scottish things to do in Loch Lomond this Autumn. From eating tasty food, to having a dook in Loch Lomond, there's plenty to do on your Autumn Argyll adventure. Don't forget the drams either!