Dunoon & Cowal
Scotland's Adventure CoastDunoon and the Cowal peninsula is as beautiful as it is diverse, from the towering Munros of the north to the mellow scenery and sea lochs of the south. Paddle steamers used to bring throngs of Glaswegian holidaymakers ‘doon the water' to its shores.
Cowal’s major town, Dunoon is a wonderful destination for both weekend breaks and longer vacations. It also plays host to the Cowal Highland Gathering, one of the biggest Highland Games in the UK, and CowalFest, an annual walking festival, plus a mix of sports, music and family focussed events, reflecting the broad appeal and the beautiful surrounding countryside
Cowal's 'Secret Coast' has sparkling sea lochs and picturesque villages. Here you can enjoy some world-class sailing experiences and world-class food and drink.
Gaelic in Scotland
The indigenous language of Argyll contains great richness of expression. Here we have shared a phrase from local Gaelic poetry about the Cowal pennisula.
Bha pìobairean am pàilteas ann (There were pipers in plenty there)
’S bu taitneach leinn an ceòl (And pleasant to us was the music)
Ann an éideamh fasanta (In fashionable uniform)
Mar chleachd bhith ann an Comhall (As used to be in Cowal)
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The Snug
Originally a hay barn, The Snug now boasts a bright, open-plan living space with newly fitted kitchen and sitting area (with sofa bed) on the upper floor, fr...
Trinity Lane, Innellan, Dunoon, Argyll
PA23 7TS
Tel: 07979784825
Douglas Park Guest House
Douglas Park is situated in the village of Kirn, one mile from Dunoon town centre, and only a half mile from the car ferry to Gourock. Our seafront guest hou...
101 Marine Parade,
Kirn, Dunoon, Argyll
PA23 8HH
Studio on the Shore
Use this lovingly renovated apartment for your own personal creative retreat. It's the ideal space to paint or write, and the perfect base for exploring the...
57A Shore Road
Innellan
Dunoon
PA23 7TP
Tel: +44(0)788 4966165
Kozy Cottages - Creggans Cottage
Creggans Cottage is a recently refurbished spacious family house based in a fantastic village location right on the shores of Loch Fyne. Modernised to an ext...
Leanach Farm,
Strathlachlan
PA27 8DB
Tel: 07747000597
Argyll Holidays - Stratheck Holiday Park
Nestled between Benmore and Loch Eck, Stratheck Holiday Park is set in a stunning mountainside location, just a short distance from Dunoon, on the Cowal Peni...
Stratheck Holiday Park
Loch Eck
Dunoon
Argyll & Bute
PA23 8SG
Tel: 01369 858523
The Hollies
The Hollies is a beautiful Victorian villa. It has been meticulously refurbished to combine sumptuous luxury with contemporary flair while celebrating the or...
Shore Road,
Tighnabruaich,
Argyll & Bute
PA21 2BE
Argyll Holidays
Just a short drive from Glasgow or Oban and you can find yourself in your own piece of paradise in beautiful Argyll, in the west coast of Scotland.
With 8 st...
Drimsynie Estate Office,
Lochgoilhead,
Argyll,
PA24 8AD
Tel: 0345 459 9772
Portavadie Loch Fyne - Accommodation
Located on the eastern shores of Loch Fyne, a scenic 2-hour drive from Glasgow, this award-winning contemporary Spa Resort, with a marina at its heart, offer...
Portavadie Estates Ltd
Portavadie Marina
Millhouse
PA21 2DA
TIGHNABRUAICH
Sitting on the shore of the beautiful Kyles of Bute, this little village lies on the rural west coast of Cowal.
CAIRNDOW
Lying in an idyllic setting at the head of Loch Fyne, near Inveraray and 'The Rest & Be Thankful'
TARBET & ARROCHAR
Villages located in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National and gateway to the Argyll Forest Park.
4 Places for Wild Swimming in Cowal | Argyll & the Isles
Wild Swimming along Cowal Pennisula is a fantastic way to embrace the open waters of Argyll & the Isles. Here are our top 4 places to wild swim in Cowal.
Where to go walking on the Cowal Peninsula | Argyll & the Isles
Whether you fancy a hill climb, a woodland walk, a coastal amble or a loch side stroll – or all four – Cowal is your perfect Scottish walking destination.
Dunoon & Cowal on YouTube
Immerse yourself in all things Dunoon & Cowal by watching our dedicated YouTube playlist for food and drink, activities and so much more!
Planning your journey
Travelling to and from Cowal is commonly done by bus or car via the A82 along Loch Lomondside and then the A83 over the Rest and Be Thankful, turning south onto the A815 shortly before Cairndow.
It is possible to take ferries across the Firth of Clyde from Gourock. A passenger ferry operated by Argyll Ferries links the train station and the car ferry operated by Western Ferries runs from McInroys Point to Hunter’s Quay.
Alternatively, you can take the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay on the Isle of Bute, then across to Cowal at the north of the island on the Rhubodach to Colintraive ferry.
