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
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
Achamore Garden
In the early 20th century Achamore Gardens was mostly woodland, planted to provide cover for rabbits, pheasants, and other game animals for shooting. Gardene...
Achamore Gardens
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AD
Tel: 01583 505390
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
Argyll
PA20 9LR
Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877
Crinan Canal Cruises
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the beauty of 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut' - the perfect way to experience the sights, wildlife, and history of the famous...
Crinan Basin
Crinan
PA31 8SW
Tel: 07443 371109
Achinreir Farm
We welcome visitors to our farm to enjoy the peace and seclusion, and to take part in a variety of opportunities throughout the year. If you visit us you wil...
Achinreir Farm
South of Barcaldine
Argyll
PA37 1SF
Tel: 01631 720378
Islay Sea Adventures
Islay Sea Adventures is a boat tour company based on the beautiful Isle of Islay, Scotland. We offer a unique way to explore Islay through our wide variety o...
Trip departure Address:
Port Ellen Pontoons
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DW
Tel: 01496 300129
Ardkinglas House
Situated on the shores of Loch Fyne in Argyll, against a spectacular background of mountain and forest, Ardkinglas Estate covers about 4800 hectares. Ardking...
Ardkinglas Estate
Cairndow
Argyll
PA26 8BN
Dark Skies Gigha
Gigha’s night sky on a clear night is exceptional. Gigha’s night sky on a clear night is exceptional with a Bortle rating of 2 (1 is the darkest skies and 9...
Dark Skies Gigha
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505 310
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.
