Attractions in Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Adventure CoastYou’ll find navigating your way around Argyll and it's Hebridean isles a joy in itself.
With mountains, lochs, glens and coastline aplenty, you may need help enjoy the landscape, look out for wildlife or discover hidden gems. Here we have some fantastic attractions, experiences and tour providers to help you plan your visit.
Go Wild About Argyll's Attractions
Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace
Imagine the heat and noise of Bonawe! Founded in 1753, it ceased firing in the 1870s. Today, you can see displays of how pig iron was made, as well as cannon...
Taynuilt
Argyll
PA35 1JQ
Tel: 01866 822 432
Ardbeg Distillery
For over 200 years, Ardbeg has been made on the small, remote Scottish Isle of Islay. Some people travel to Ardbeg along the winding road from Port Ellen. Ot...
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7EA
Tel: +44(0) 1496 302244
Ocean Explorer Centre
Explore plankton with our microscope, discover the shape of our seas on our 3D globe and find out about the latest research into ocean currents, environmenta...
Ocean Explorer Centre
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1QA
Tel: 01631 559123
Glen Scotia Distillery
Glen Scotia was formerly known as 'Scotia' when founded in 1832. The "Wee Toon" was the Victorian Whisky Capital of the World. At its peak in the 1800s, ther...
12 High Street
Campbeltown
Argyll & Bute
PA28 6DS
Tel: +44 (0) 1586 552 288
Rothesay Castle
On the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castle dates to the early 13th century and remains remarkably well preserved despite its age. Built by the Stewart family to de...
Rothesay Castle
Castlehill Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 0DA
Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin is said to be one of the oldest distilleries on Islay and is world-renowned for its smoky, peaty whiskies. The windswept Isle of Islay instils a st...
Lagavulin Distillery
Lagavulin
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DZ
Tel: 01496 302749
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
Dunollie Museum, Castle, and Grounds is a heritage site of international significance, situated just 1 mile north of Oban. It is now run by a small independe...
Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Ganavan Road
Oban
PA34 5TT
Tel: 01631 570550
Inveraray Jail
Experience the true stories of what life was like in Inveraray Jail for the men, women and children – some as young as seven – who were tried and locked up h...
Inveraray Jail
Church Square
Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8TX
Tel: 01499 302381
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4 Historic Attractions in Inveraray | Wild About Argyll
Inveraray has loads of things to see and do. Here are five of the best historic attractions to visit, including Inveraray Castle and Inveraray Jail.
Historic Sites | History & Heritage | Wild About Argyll
Argyll & the Isles is home to many significant historic sites. Discover 10 Historic Sites in Argyll & the Isles with particular historical significance.
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Tobermory, easily the most attractive fishing port on the west coast of Scotland, where brightly-painted houses cluster around a sheltered bay.
Explore all the places to visit in Argyll & the Isles
3700km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, major towns and villages are all waiting for you.
