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
Benmore Botanic Garden
Celebrated for its towering conifers and spectacular rhododendrons, Benmore spans 120 acres and features a world-renowned collection of plants from regions s...
Benmore Botanic Garden
Uig
Dunoon
PA23 8QU
Tel: 01369 706261
Wild Bathing
Welcome to your ultimate Wild Bathing experience around Oban - Scotland's Adventure Coastline.
Hosted by Jo MacLean, STA-qualified Open Water Swim Coach and...
14 Kilvaree Croft Connel
Argyll
PA37 1RN
Tel: 07795 280584
Island Sauna Shack
Popping up at some of Mull’s most breathtaking coastal corners, Island Sauna Shack offers a truly unique way to unwind. Our handcrafted mobile wood-fired sau...
Copeland House
Viewmount Drive
Tobermory
PA75 6PZ
Tel: 07961 953393
Kinlochlaich Walled Garden, Woodland Walk and Garden Centre
Set within and around the historic Kinlochlaich Walled Garden, laid out around 1790 by John Campbell of Lochend, the gardens offer a rich blend of history an...
Kinlochlaich House
Appin
PA38 4BG
Tel: 07881525754
The Kintyre Way
Go Wild in Kintyre! Walk the beautiful and unexplored wild Atlantic coast of the Kintyre peninsula with the Kintyre Way, one of Scotland’s Great Trails.
Alon...
4 Muasdale Cottages
Muasdale
Tarbert
PA29 6XE
Mara Adventures
Mara Adventures Limited was born from a deep love of the ocean. We believe in curating high-quality, safe, and enjoyable adventures in, on, or under the sea....
Oban
Tel: 07412 955566
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
Whisky and Waves
Whisky and Waves offers unforgettable sailing experiences along Scotland’s rugged west coast, blending adventure and whisky heritage. Based in Oban, our priv...
Oban
North Pier
PA34 5QD
Tel: 07919368415
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.
