Nature and Wildlife in Argyll & the Isles

Scotland's Wildlife Coast

Argyll & 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.

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Nature Based Experiences

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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

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Coastal Connection

Private and commercial charter trips, visiting some amazing places, castles, lighthouses, and hidden gems, and seeing wildlife, from seals, eagles, and porpo...

Oban Times Slipway
Oban
Argyll
PA34 5PZ

Tel: 07919615210

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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

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Mount Stuart Trust

Mount Stuart is one of Scotland’s most remarkable historic houses, set amid beautiful gardens and woodland on the Isle of Bute. This extraordinary Neo-Gothic...

Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute
Argyll
PA20 9LR

Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877

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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

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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...

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Port Ellen Pontoons
Port Ellen
Isle of Islay
PA42 7DW

Tel: 01496 300129

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The Wild Cooke

Take a walk on the wild side of the beautiful West Coast and get an introduction to the magical world of foraging. Join, Lucy, The Wild Cooke, for a foodie a...

Oban
PA34 4GA

Tel: 07951 469275

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Heathery Heights

Heathery Heights offers bespoke guided walks and tailored outdoor experiences for individuals and small groups across Argyll & the Isles. With so much on...

Head Office, Heathery Heights
Upper Erskine
Manse Brae
PA31 8QZ

Tel: 07899 765240

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3700km of coastline, 23 inhabited islands, major towns and villages are all waiting for you.

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