Featured Event
Punk on the Peninsula
Head to Dunoon for an amazing weekend of punk.
Immerse yourself in Cowal
The Cowal Peninsula is as beautiful as it is diverse, from the towering Munros of the north to the mellow scenery and sea lochs of the south. Paddle steamers used to bring throngs of Glaswegian holidaymakers ‘doon the watter’ to its shores.
Today you will find plenty of opportunity for outdoor adventures, including kayaking, sailing, quad biking, hiking and stunning views.
Cowal’s major town, Dunoon, hosts the Cowal Highland Gathering, the biggest Highland Games in the UK and Europe that includes events such as the World Highland Dancing Championships. Dunoon is also home to the outstanding Benmore Botanic Gardens.
Head south west and you’ll come to Argyll’s Secret Coast, an undiscovered area of sparkling sea lochs and picturesque villages. Here you can enjoy some world-class sailing experiences.
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Itineraries
Planning your journey
Travel to and from Cowal by bus or car via the A82 along Loch Lomondside and then the A83 over the Rest and Be Thankful, turning south onto the A815 shortly before Cairndow – or by ferry across The Firth of Clyde from Gourock.
A passenger ferry operated by Argyll Ferries links the train station and the car ferry operated by Western Ferries runs from McInroys Point to Hunter’s Quay.
Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute,
then across to Cowal at the north of the island on the Rhubodach to Colintraive ferry.
Events & Festivals in Cowal
Latest blogs about Cowal
Top Gifts this Festive Season
Discover local Christmas gifts produced on Scotland's Adventure Coast. Shopping local this Christmas can help support hundreds of local businesses within your community this season, so be sure to go have a look in your local stores this Christmas!
TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #2 VEGAN TRAIL
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the UK's first Vegan Trail - part of the Wild About Argyll Taste of Place Trails.
TASTE OF PLACE TRAILS | #3 SEAFOOD TRAIL
Robin McKelvie, Award-winning Travel Writer & Broadcaster experiences the Wild About Argyll SEAFOOD Taste of Place Trail.
Everything there is to see and do in Dunoon and Cowal
Coll & The Cosmos
Coll and Tiree
Coll & The Cosmos is a stargazing weekend break on the Isle of Coll which makes the most of the island's incredible dark sky.
Oban Hogmanay Party 2021
Oban and Lorn
Oban's biggest Hogmanay Party with a lively night of traditional Scottish cèilidh music from local band Ceol an Aire.
Carradale Music Festival 2022
Kintyre and Gigha
Carradale Music Festival, a family friendly festival held in the beautiful scenic village of Carradale
CAMPBELTOWN GIN & FIZZ FESTIVAL 2022
Kintyre and Gigha
Expect the very best as we work together with local distillers and other service suppliers from around the UK.
Red Hot Chilli Pipers in Campbeltown
Kintyre and Gigha
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers play in Campbeltown for the first time since 2009.
The Kintyre Way Ultra 2022
Kintyre and Gigha
The 2022 Kintyre Way Ultra will take place on Saturday 14th May, from Campbeltown to Machrihanish.
