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
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
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
Dark Skies Gigha
Gigha’s night sky on a clear night is exceptional. Gigha’s night sky on a clear night is exceptional with a Bortle rating of 2 (1 is the darkest skies and 9...
Dark Skies Gigha
Isle of Gigha
Argyll
PA41 7AA
Tel: 01583 505 310
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
Wild at Art
Our immersive creative experiences combine art workshops with handpicked accommodation and eateries, private tours and talks, visits to galleries and exhibit...
Wild at Art Ltd
North Campbell Road
Innellan
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 7SB
Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
From tropical sands to the ice flows of the northern arctic, Edgelands is an art gallery and cultural space that creates opportunities to explore the more-th...
Edgelands Gallery & Cultural Centre
North Ardminish [Farm]
Isle of Gigha
Online Anytime
*Currently Open by Appointment only*
PA41 7AA
Tel: 07415889065
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
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.
