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
Castle House Museum
Situated in Castle Gardens, Castle House Museum is at the heart of the history of Dunoon.
From our windows, we have picturesque views of the Victorian Pier a...
Castle House Museum
Castle Gardens
3 Argyll Street
Dunoon
PA23 7HH
Tel: 01369 701422
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle was built in the mid-1400s, and since then has been a fortress, comfortable residence and later a garrison stronghold. It contains the oldest...
Kilchurn Castle
Lochawe
Dalmally
PA33 1AF
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
Iona Abbey
Take a ferry ride to Iona and discover one of Scotland’s most sacred sites.
This small island by Mull has been a vibrant centre of Christian worship ever si...
Iona Abbey
Isle of Iona
Argyll
PA76 6SQ
Tel: 01681 700 512
Live Argyll - Rothesay Leisure Centre, Bute
Rothesay Leisure Centre can be found next to the King George V playing fields, within walking distance of the town centre. Dive into a 25 metre swimming pool...
96 High Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 9BN
Tel: 01700 504300
Live Argyll - Helensburgh Leisure Centre
Opened in September 2022, Helensburgh Leisure Centre is situated right on the waterfront of the town. Boasting incredible views for you to appreciate while y...
West Clyde Street
Helensburgh
G84 8SQ
Tel: 01436 672224
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
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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.
