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Great Days Out in Scotland

Scotland's Family Coast

This is the place for a great day out, any day of the year!

Pick and choose what takes your fancy whether you are here on holiday, a short break, live here, or travelling out from the central belt. That’s the best part - its all within easy reach so there’s no excuse for you not to enjoy Scotland’s Adventure Coast.

Why not make a day of it!

We have it all here, for everyone, all year round!

What great day out will you have in Argyll & the Isles?

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Day Trips, Beach Days, Island Hopping, Cultural Sights, Spa Days and so much more!

Make the most of Argyll & the Isles

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Where to have an unforgettable day out

Bute

Bute is the perfect place for a family adventure, with glorious beaches, heaps of history and wonderful wildlife to discover. Bute's quiet roads are lovely for a family cycle ride. Because the island’s fairly low lying, there are panoramic views and few strenuous climbs.

There are endless beaches to choose from, including Ettrick Bay with its white sands and Scalpsie Bay with its seal colony. Rothesay, the main town, is a fantastic seaside resort brimming with character and Italian cafés. Families and kids will love exploring Mount Stuart, Rothesay Castle and visiting Bute Museum, which is packed with artefacts.

Oban, Lorn & Isles

Spend an adventurous day out with the entire family in Oban, Lorn & Isles. It’s a great place to get active with kids in the outdoors, with kayaking, sailing and cycling all on offer. Fire the imagination with trips to ruined castles in achingly romantic places or go island hopping to visit the myriad small island off the coast of Lorn.

Or how about going on an exciting boat trip to see the local wildlife? Keep an eye out for basking sharks, whales, dolphins and eagles.

Kilmartin Glen

Kilmartin is the perfect place for a family day out. From nature tours to wildlife centres, castles to canals, beaches to bike trails and so much more. Get the kids active in the great outdoors with great family-friendly walks and cycles. Or how about kayaking in the protected waters of the Crinan Canal? Kids will love to uncover Scotland’s history.

They can walk on castle ramparts, wander among stone circles and stand in the foot steps of Kings! Get up close and personal with a wild beaver, spot red squirrels and look out for otters. The Heart of Argyll has unique experiences to offer families, all making use of the stunning landscape and coastline- be sure to check out Kilberry beach.

Blogs to inspire your day trip

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5 islands to visit in a day trip from Oban | Argyll & the Isles

The busy town of Oban is known as ‘The Gateway to the Isles’ where you can visit the islands of Isle of Mull, Isle of Iona, Kerrera, Lismore and Coll & Tiree

Glasgow Day Trips: Discover the Hidden Gem Kilcreggan

Discover the hidden gem Kilcreggan on a day trip from Glasgow. Surrounded by picturesque scenery, the village has a remarkable Victorian heritage to discover.

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The perfect day trip from Glasgow: Visit the Isle of Bute

Looking for the perfect day trip from Glasgow? Visit the Isle of Bute, a fantastic Victoria seaside resort brimming with history, cafés and local boutiques.