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There are a number of walks here, the Dunardry Trail (yellow walk) is the longest, and can be made more challenging by adding in a climb up to the trig point. The views from here are stunning. You can see Mull and beyond, Kilmartin Glen with Dunadd, Crinan Canal and lots more. Follow the link for leaflets HERE Duntrune Castle, Read more…

There are so many opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting throughout the Heart of Argyll from the challenging Kintyre Way and Knapdale Hills to more gentle strolls along the Crinan Canal and the harbour promenade in Tarbert. The 20km Dalriada Heritage Trail was launched in Kilmartin Glen in 2011. It forms part of a 100km Access Network of walking routes, that Read more…

Welcome to Venture West – based in one of the most beautiful locations in Scotland – Loch Sween and the Sound of Jura. Offering unforgettable boat trips around the West coast of Scotland 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You may encounter Osprey, Minke Whales, Seals, Porpoises, Dolphins, Basking Sharks, Puffins and many other wildlife species including otters, Read more…

Visit us at the Argyll Beaver Centre and let us show you the fantastic variety of wildlife our area has to offer. We provide a Ranger service within Knapdale and its surrounding area, offering wildlife guided walks and themed events throughout the season. We want to share our passion for the natural beauty, wildlife and biodiversity of Mid Argyll and Read more…

Tarbert Castle is a scheduled monument of national importance because of the major roll which Robert the Bruce King of Scotland played in its reinforcement and enlargement in C 1325. The castle is now owned by Tarbert and Skipness Community Trust who with their volunteer organisation Tarbert Conservation Initiative have opened up the site, secured the ruins and improved visitor Read more…

One of the key attractions in Argyll and Bute on Scotland’s west coast, Kilmartin Museum re-opened in September 2023 following a period of vital redevelopment work. A custodian of the artefacts that come from Kilmartin Glen, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes, the Museum houses a collection with a Nationally Significant status, offering visitors of all ages a fascinating insight Read more…