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
Achamore Garden
In the early 20th century Achamore Gardens was mostly woodland, planted to provide cover for rabbits, pheasants, and other game animals for shooting. Gardene...
Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD
Tel: 01583 505390
Live Argyll - Riverside Swim and Health Centre, Dunoon
Riverside Swim and Health Centre is situated on the promenade of Dunoon, close to the town centre. It is within easy walking distance of the local ferry term...
8 Moir Street
Dunoon
PA23 8AA
Tel: 01369 701170
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
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
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
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
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
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.
