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
Rothesay Castle
Situated on the Isle of Bute, Rothesay Castles dates back to the early 13th century and is remarkably well preserved in spite of its age. Built by the Stewar...
Rothesay Castle
Castlehill Street
Rothesay
Isle of Bute
PA20 0DA
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
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 sin...
Iona Abbey
Isle of Iona
Argyll
PA76 6SQ
Tel: 01681 700 512
Island Sauna Shack
Popping up at some of Mull’s most breathtaking coastal corners, Island Sauna Shack offers a truly unique way to unwind. Our handcrafted mobile wood-fired sau...
Copeland House
Viewmount Drive
Tobermory
PA75 6PZ
Tel: 07961 953393
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
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
Caol Ila Distillery
Reopened in August 2022 after an exciting renovation project, visit Caol lla, The Islay Home of Johnnie Walker. Join us for our signature tour at Caol Ila, F...
Port Askaig
Isle of Islay
PA46 7RL
Tel: 020 8838 9385
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4 historic attractions in Inveraray
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.
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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.
