Culture, Heritage & Art in Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Creative CoastArgyll has one of the highest concentrations of artists anywhere in Scotland. With expansive coastlines and 23 Islands, it's no wonder people gravitate here to find inspiration in its heritage-steeped landscape.
Similar in number, our farmers and crofters are passionate about producing the highest-quality food and drink. They are also committed to caring for our environment and protecting Argyll’s landscapes and island seascapes for everyone to enjoy responsibly.
Here, you can discover a selection of remarkable Argyll businesses and learn how to live like a local.
Go Wild About Argyll's Culture & Art
Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
From tropical sands to the ice flows of the northern arctic, Edgelands is an art gallery and cultural space that creates opportunities to explore the more-th...
Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
North Ardminish [Farm]
Isle of Gigha
Online Anytime
*Currently Open by Appointment only*
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07415889065
Historic Kilmun
Historic Kilmun is a 19th-century church building sited next to a Medieval tower. Now owned by a charity, the venue is available for exclusive hire. In addit...
Kilmun
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8SE
Tel: 07887 856514
Mount Stuart Trust
Mount Stuart features magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture and design together with contemporary craftsmanship. The house is surrounded by extensive gro...
Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute
PA20 9LR
Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877
Campbeltown Picture House
Campbeltown Picture House, designed by Albert V Gardner of Glasgow in 1913 in Glasgow School Art Nouveau style, is a Category A Listed building and one of th...
26 Hall Street
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6BU
Argyll Safaris
Rab is passionate about Argyll, its landscape, culture and heritage. With 60 medieval castles, 32 clan seats, and 1256 Neolithic standing stones, it is the b...
Rughriach
Old Shore Road
PA37 1PT
Tel: 07760880757
Walk Wild Scotland
Join one of our small group guided walking holidays exploring Scotland’s wild and stunning landscapes and secret places off the beaten track. Discover its wi...
16 Jellicoe Avenue
Gartmore
FK8 3RQ
Tel: 07748626156
The Hayshed Gallery
The Hayshed Gallery is a space for exhibiting textiles and ceramics made at Carry Farm by a family of award winning and contemporary artists and makers. Fion...
Ardlamont
Tighnabruaich
Argyll
PA21 2AH
The Harbour Gallery - Tarbert
The Harbour Galleries are situated along the West Coast of Scotland. They showcase prints by the Late artist and owner Stuart Herd, along with local artists'...
Knap
Harbour Street
Tarbert
PA29 6UA
Tel: 01880 821170
Gaelic
In modern times, Scottish Gaelic thrives within heartland communities and plays a significant role in enriching the visitor experience through a wealth of Gaelic songs, choirs, music and events across Argyll & the Isles.
Today you can see the Gaelic language on road signs across the region, hear it on radio and television, or by locals chatting in pubs!
Gaelic is still spoken by Scots, but many more embrace the rich heritage of traditional music, bagpiping and cultural experiences, such as ceilidhs.
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3700km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, major towns and villages are all waiting for you.
