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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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

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Achinreir Farm

We welcome visitors to our farm to enjoy the peace and seclusion, and to take part in a variety of opportunities throughout the year. If you visit us you wil...

Achinreir Farm
South of Barcaldine
Argyll
PA37 1SF

Tel: 01631 720378

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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

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Jura Boat Tours

We offer bespoke Rib Tours to various areas of outstanding beauty in our modern, fully coded passenger Rib. There is an abundance of Wildlife found around ou...

3 Woodside
Craighouse
Isle of Jura
Argyll
PA607YA

Tel: 07976 280195

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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

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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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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

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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

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

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