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
Gylen Castle, Kerrera
Gylen Castle is a key place to visit when you go to the island of Kerrera. It also marks a nice, convenient halfway point on the South end of the island to w...
Gylen Castle
Kerrera
Oban
PA34 4SX
Rothesay Pavilion (opening 2027)
Rothesay Pavilion, a 1930s modernist gem on the Isle of Bute, reopens in 2027 as a vibrant hub for locals, visitors, and creatives. Overlooking Rothesay Bay,...
c/o The Bank of Ideas
17 High Street
Rothesay
PA20 9AS
Tel: 07747770018
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
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
Adventure Zone at The Fyne Den
Indoor and outdoor adventure play area
A place for children and families to immerse themselves in active, fun and creative play. Amazing natural wood structu...
The Fyne Den
Clachan
Cairndow
PA26 8BL
Tel: 01499320429
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.
