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.

Immerse yourself in Scotland's natural beauty

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Nature Based Experiences

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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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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

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Heart of Argyll Wildlife Organisation

Step inside a 400-year-old farmhouse in the heart of Knapdale and discover one of Argyll’s most memorable wildlife experiences. Run by naturalists Oly Armstr...

Argyll Beaver Centre
Bellanoch
Lochgilphead
PA31 8SN

Tel: 07827 965010

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Sealife Adventures

All our trips visit the Corryvreckan where turbulent tides create one of the world's largest whirlpools and our cruising area is exceptionally rich in wildli...

Clachan
Seil
By Oban
PA34 4TR

Tel: 01631 571010 (daytime) 01852 300203 (evening and weekends)

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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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Tighnabruaich Sailing School

Tighnabruaich Sailing School has been providing an unsurpassed sailing experience on the Kyles of Bute for over 50 years and is renowned on the west coast fo...

Carry Farm
Tighnabruaich
PA21 2AH

Tel: 07876 227021

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Wild Hebridean Swimming

Emma brings together a community of people from all over the world united by a common love of swimming. A qualified and experienced coach, she welcomes all a...

Cnoc na Sgillinn
Tobermory
Isle of Mull
Argyll & Bute
PA75 6QA

Tel: 07770 483063

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Sweeneys's Cruise Co

Experience the beauty of Loch Lomond with Sweeney Cruise Co.'s diverse selection of boat trips and tours. Operating on the loch since the 1880s, our tours ar...

Balloch
Alexandria
G83 8SS

Tel: 01389752376

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

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