Culture, Heritage & Art in Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Creative CoastArgyll & the Isles boasts a growing network of cultural organisations, artists and makers inspired by the environment and communities they live within.
Similar in number, our farmers and crofters are passionate about producing the highest quality food and drink, and are 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.
Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly
Argyll 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.
CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles) fosters collaborative working and help showcase the rich culture, heritage, and arts activities happening across Argyll & the Isles.
Search their website of 500 cultural and creative practitioners and places across Argyll & the Isles.
Go Wild About Argyll's Culture & Art
Kilmartin Museum
Kilmartin Museum was founded in 1997 by Rachel Butter and David Clough. Since then, we have been interpreting, explaining and conserving the archaeological a...
Kilmartin Museum
Kilmartin
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RQ
Tel: +44 (0)1546 510 278
Kevin McGarry Studio
Kevin McGarry is a fine artist and professional photographer/artist, born and now based in Scotland. He combines 35 years of University teaching and fine art...
Tel: 0742 1768174
CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles)
CHARTS is a growing network of artists, makers, producers and spaces, who value creativity and the impact it has on individuals, communities and visitors to...
c/o Mackay & Co CA
120 George Street
Oban
PA34 5NT
Tel: 01499 305 055
Wild at Art Ltd
Our immersive creative experiences combine art workshops with handpicked accommodation and eateries, visits to galleries and exhibitions, and more. Develop y...
Wild at Art Ltd
1 Craigard, North Campbell Road
Innellan
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 7SB
Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles
CHARTSVisit CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles) to explore more than 500 arts, heritage and museum practitioners and places.
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.
