Nature and Wildlife in Argyll & the Isles
Scotland's Wildlife CoastArgyll & the Isles is truly ‘Nature’s Paradise’, where towering mountains meet glistening sea lochs, ancient oak forests hug the shoreline and glorious gardens bloom.
Discover Argyll’s natural wonders, including the Corryvreckan whirlpool and Staffa which inspired Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture.
Woodland covers nearly a third of Argyll. Wander in the region’s ‘temperate rainforests’, where mosses, lichens and ferns. Whilst our eco-system is home to some incredible wildlife, keep your eyes peeled when you’re out exploring or join a local wildlife guide to spot otters, red squirrels, basking sharks, beavers and majestic white-tailed eagles.
Nature Based Experiences
Sea Kayak Oban
The waters around Oban represent one of the world's most amazing sea kayak destinations, with everything from idyllic sheltered shores to wild tidal races. S...
6-8 Argyll Street
Oban
PA34 5SG
Tel: 01631565310
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
Provident Sailing
A holiday on Provident will introduce you to the fabulous west coast of Scotland, where you can explore the islands, coasts, harbours, and hills of Argyll an...
Head Office, Dunstaffnage Marina
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1PX
Tel: 07549 935222
Wild at Art
Our immersive creative experiences combine art workshops with handpicked accommodation and eateries, private tours and talks, visits to galleries and exhibit...
Wild at Art Ltd
North Campbell Road
Innellan
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 7SB
Whisky and Waves
Whisky and Waves offers unforgettable sailing experiences along Scotland’s rugged west coast, blending adventure and whisky heritage. Based in Tobermory and...
Oban and Tobermory
North Pier
PA34 5QD
Tel: 07919368415
Hebrides Cruises
Set sail with Hebrides Cruises and experience Scotland’s west coast at its most breathtaking. Our family-run small-ship cruises offer an intimate, relaxed wa...
Craigard
Connel
Oban
PA37 1PT
Tel: 07585151611
Mull Wildlife Breaks
Mull Wildlife Breaks is run by Laura and Stevens, who are passionate about the Isle of Mull, the natural environment and ensuring their guests have an unforg...
3 Morven View
Salen
Aros
PA72 6JB
Tel: 07742 947827
Lip na Cloiche Garden, Nursery & Crafts
Lip na Cloiche Garden has featured in many publications for its imaginative, dense, and innovative planting and for incorporating locally recycled and beachc...
Ballygown
nr. Ulva Ferry
Isle of Mull
PA73 6LU
Tel: 01688500257
Immersive Blogs from Nature Lovers
All you need to know on where to go, when and why!
Mull | Eagles | Wildlife| Visit | Argyll & the Isles
Mull, known as Eagle Island has the highest density of nesting golden eagles, so you’ve a good chance of spotting these feathered giants on a visit to Mull.
Basking Sharks: where to see them and when?
The basking shark is the biggest fish in the UK and the Inner Hebridean isles is well known world-wide as a whale and basking shark hotspot.
Sharks, whales, seals | See & Do | Argyll & the Isles
Sharks, whales, seals and more, Oban & Lorn is a great place to get up close and personal with Scotland’s sealife. Here's a selection of wildlife tours in Oban.
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.
