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
Bute Forest
A lovely short walk taking in oak woodland and spruce, passing the Painted Rock Trail and work area and with a short diversion, taking you to the stunning vi...
Rhubodach Slipway
Isle Of Bute
PA20 0QL
Lochs, Bens & Glens
Lochs, Bens & Glens is a bicycle tour company based in Dunoon, Argyll. We’re here to guide you through one of the most stunning places in the world, expl...
Stores 1 & 2 Jura Building
Sandbank Business Park
Dunoon
PA23 8PB
Tel: 01369 554123
Isle of Gigha Ranger Service
The Isle of Gigha Ranger Service set up by the Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust in 2020 is responsible for promoting and protecting the island's natural, cultura...
Isle of Gigha Heritage Trust
Craft Workshop 1
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505390
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
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
Islay Encounters with Nature
Islay Encounters is a wildlife and nature guiding business set amongst the amazing beauty of the west coast Scottish Island of Islay. It is a fact that being...
Western Cottage
Port Ellen
Isle Of Islay
PA42
Tel: 07930 054840
Stravaigin Sailing
We are a small family-run business located on Scotland’s west coast in the heart of the best cruising and adventure arena our country has to offer. Join us o...
North Pier Pontoons
Oban
PA34 5PX
Tel: 07833 103020
Wavysail Sailing Adventures
With a maximum group size of six people, each trip is uniquely personalized and flexible. We contact every guest before joining to discover your sailing expe...
Tel: 07570 702 256
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.
