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
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
Basking Shark Scotland
Operating across Argyll & the Isles, our wildlife-watching adventures run from April - October. Basking Shark Scotland is the only dedicated snorkel oper...
Cluaran
Crannaig-a-Mhinister
Oban
PA34 4LX
Tel: 07975 723140
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
Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds
Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds is a heritage site of international significance situated just 1 mile north of Oban. It is now run by a small independent...
Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Ganavan Road
Oban
PA34 5TT
Tel: 01631 570550
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
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...
8 Cowan Place
Oban
PA34 4GA
Tel: 07951 469275
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.
