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
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
Inchbaggers Island Swims
Two-time channel swimmer Chris Sifleet provides professional safe swims in the beautiful waters of Loch Lomond. Swim in a peaceful environment and enjoy the...
76 Oakburn Walk
Alexandria
G83 9NJ
Tel: 07917432900
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
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
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
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
Bute Boat Tours Ltd
Join us to experience the most beautiful scenery in Scotland: The Kyles of Bute, Loch Fyne to Tarbert, visit Arran Distillery and snorkel off the boat.
The...
Rothesay Harbour
Isle of Bute
PA20
Tel: 07486 873114
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
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.
