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
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
Highland Titles Nature Reserves
Until 1983, Keil Hill formed a part of Keil Farm. Evidence of old field dykes demonstrates that the drier areas were cultivated until fairly recent times. In...
Duror By Appin
Argyll & Bute
PA38 4BW
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
Seafari Adventures (Oban) Ltd
Seafari Adventures are a 5* Visit Scotland marine wildlife tour operator. Based in the conservation area of Easdale, 16 miles south of Oban. Our Wildlife Tou...
Seafari Adventures
The Village Shop
Easdale
Oban
PA34 4RQ
Tel: 01852 300003
West Coast Tours
Burial sites of ancient kings, geological wonders, unchanged landscapes, idyllic beaches, glorious glens, abundant wildlife and magical islands! Our day tou...
Head Office
17 George Street
Oban
PA34 5RS
Tel: 01586 552319
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...
Oban
PA34 5PZ
Tel: 07975 723140
Sealife Adventures
All our trips visit the Corryvreckan where turbulent tides create one of the world's largest whirlpools and our cruising area is exceptionally rich in wildli...
Clachan
Seil
By Oban
PA34 4TR
Tel: 01631 571010 (daytime) 01852 300203 (evening and weekends)
Ocean Explorer Centre
Explore plankton with our microscope, discover the shape of our seas on our 3D globe and find out about the latest research into ocean currents, environmenta...
Ocean Explorer Centre
Scottish Association for Marine Science
Dunbeg
Oban
PA37 1QA
Tel: 01631 559123
Immersive Blogs from Nature Lovers
All you need to know on where to go, when and why!
How the Isle of Mull’s eagles will make your heart soar | 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 and more – get closer to Scotland’s sealife in Oban! | 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.
