Museums & archives
Argyll is home to brilliant museums where you’ll discover the rich and fascinating history of Argyll.
You may also wish to explore the historic development and local people of Argyll & the Isles.
Research your family history in local libraries at Dunoon, Tarbert, Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Oban.
Local archives and genealogical resources can also be found throughout the area.
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
Kilmartin Museum
Our museum sits within an amazing landscape of archaeological wonders and nationally important wildlife and habitats. Since opening in 1997, Kilmartin Museum...
Kilmartin Museum
Kilmartin
Lochgilphead
PA31 8RQ
Tel: +44 (0)1546 510 278
Tarbert Life
Welcome to the online home of Tarbert Life. Here, you can enjoy stepping into the past and discovering more about Tarbert’s royal roots, following the genera...
Tarbert Life
Tarbert
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
Historic Kilmun
At Historic Kilmun, we have some unique experiences we want to share with you. Historic Kilmun, a former church, overlooks the Holy Loch with the Argyll Maus...
Historic Kilmun
Kilmun
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8SD
Tel: 07887 856514
Duart Castle
The castle dates back to the 14th century and is the ancestral home to Clan Maclean. Duart is currently home to Sir Lachlan Maclean, 28th Chief of Clan Macle...
Isle of Mull
Argyll
PA64 6AP
Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre
Ionad Naomh Moluag (Lismore Gaelic Heritage Centre)
Isle of Lismore
By Oban
Argyll
PA34 5UL
Tel: 01631 760030
