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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ardkinglas Woodland Garden
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 Office
The Square, Cairndow
Argyll
PA26 8BG
Tel: 01499 600261
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
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.
