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Argyll & Bute’s Core Paths are an important asset, and offer miles of trail fro the dedicated rambler. Explore Argyll & Bute’s Long Distance Routes > Walk over 200 miles of Scotland’s Great Trails in Argyll & Bute. Cycle 180 miles of the National Cycle Network which links communities across the Argyll & Bute Paddle the 93 mile Argyll Sea Read more…

Holidays and short breaks in the Heart of Argyll would not be complete without sampling some of the great local produce on offer at the family run Ferguson’s Butchers in Lochgilphead and Hyslop’s Butchers in Tarbert. If you are self-catering near Tarbert, treat yourself to one of Richie’s steak pies or his tasty home made burgers – perfect for barbecues! Read more…

Established in 2000 – Bluestone Gift Shop offers a unique range of design led cards, gifts and jewellery. Striving to source affordable gifts with a difference and often from across the globe, Bluestone really caters for any occasion and is also the perfect shop for those looking to treat themselves. Having achieved industry wide recognition Bluestone was honoured to achieve: Read more…

Artmap Argyll Open Studios The exhibiting artists display and many are demonstrating their various disciplines including weaving, printmaking, design, sculpting, textile and glass artists and woodworking, the list is endless. Most of the studios are situated in stunning locations, imaginative spaces and unusual buildings, from antique shops to bothies all linked by spectacular views. Some of the studios will also be open online.  There is Read more…

Great selection of local books, guides and maps. Situated in Lochgilphead town centre. Lorne Street, Lochgilphead Tel: 01546 603 596 Read more…

At both our Ardfern and our Tarbert Yacht Chandlery, we stock a full range of marine products for every boating eventuality including, Raymarine, Garmin and Icom electronics, BETA and BUKH engine parts, Profurl reefing systems, dinghies and ribs as well as lifejackets, flares, books, charts, paints, ropes and anchors. Meanwhile, our extensive clothing and footwear range sees us regularly stocking Read more…

Explore Kintyre With its pristine natural setting, unique coastal character and rich history, you ‘ll never run out of things to do in Argyll and the Isles. Dine on the freshest seafood and savour some of the world’s most famous Scotch whiskies. Be spellbound by the region’s magnificent birdlife, be it the sight of a magnificent sea eagle, an elusive Read more…

The Inner Hebridean islands of Islay and Jura are the perfect destinations for a relaxing break. Islay, the most southerly of the Inner Hebrides, is famed for its smoky, single malt whiskies, wintering geese, miles of sandy beaches and friendly locals. Jura, which takes its name from Old Norse dyr-a (deer island), is a magnificent wild and lonely wilderness with Read more…

Beautiful Inveraray is a traditional county town of Argyll and the ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll. The new town was founded in 1745 on the site of an old fishing village where Loch Fyne meets Loch Shira and is, of course, on the doorstep of iconic Inveraray Castle. Attractions such as the Castle, gardens and grounds and Inveraray Read more…

Argyll’s Secret Coast is a gem of a place just waiting to be explored. Tucked away in a small corner of Argyll, most visitors to Scotland and even the Scots themselves, are yet to discover it. You won’t find crowds of tourists here. What you will find is wildlife, tranquillity and stunning scenery at every turn. This part of Argyll Read more…

3,175 miles of coastline, 60 castles, 25 inhabited islands, 14 world-class distilleries Argyll and the Isles is a glorious coastal region of glittering sea lochs, islands, hills and glens just waiting to be explored. It’s divided into eight areas, each with a distinctive character and offering a unique experience. Get away from it all on the beautiful islands of Mull, Read more…

More island than mainland, the wonderfully unexplored Kintyre peninsula boasts hidden coves, deserted beaches along the wild Atlantic coast, tiny fishing communities, gentle hills, fabulous local produce and a welcoming friendly people.   Perhaps you’ve experienced some of it – a walk along Westport beach as the Atlantic surf crashes onto the shore; scallops, maybe, eaten at the water’s edge; Read more…

Scottish Natural Heritage has worked with the Heart of Argyll to create a few itineraries to help you make the most of your holiday or short break in Argyll. Click here to download their latest ‘Explore for a Day’ visitor information leaflet. Read more…

“Knaps” and “dales” are shaped by folded Dalradian Schists (metamorphosed marine sediments). Here lie lochans, long sea lochs and hills. Each is different, supporting a variety of habitats and wildlife. When the river that drained Loch Awe down to Loch Crinan was blocked by an ice wall during the last ice age the water burst through the Pass of Brander Read more…

Kilmartin Glen has one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. The best place to start your exploration is from Kilmartin Museum. Click here to listen to archaeologist Neil Oliver’s walking tour of the glen. Read more…

This spectacular site in Kilmartin Glen, near Lochgilphead, has been occupied since the Iron Age. The well-preserved hill fort was a stronghold of Dalriada, the kingdom of the Scotti and is believed to have been the site where the ancient Kings of Scotland were crowned. On top of the hill there is a footprint and bowl which are thought to Read more…

The Dalriada Heritage Trail was created in 2010. It links Carnasserie Castle through Kilmartin Glen and the Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve to Dunadd Fort and on through ancient Atlantic oak woodlands to the Crinan Canal and Achnabreac cup and ring marked rocks. Free video trails can be downloaded here for fascinating insights along the way. The Trail can be Read more…

We are a long-established family run smokehouse. We take great pride in our smoked products, for example smoked salmon, trout and mackerel which are all hand sliced, interleaved and vacuum packed to the customer’s requirements. We are based at the south end of Loch Awe in the small village of Ford on the West coast of Scotland. MURRAY SMOKED PRODUCTS Read more…

The Square Peg Sandwich Bar in Lochgilphead is a popular take-away selling home-baking (made on site) and hot & cold rolls and snacks.  Try their organic and Rainforest Alliance approved Tikki coffee served by barista trained staff. The sandwich bar also has a free tap water refill station. The shop has four other shopping departments. Opening Times Open Monday to Read more…

Dunchraigaig House is a Bed and Breakfast set in the heart of The Kilmartin Glen with cosy, country-style rooms and incredible wildlife right on the doorstep. Dunchraigaig House is conveniently situated in the heart of the historic Kilmartin Glen, about a mile south of Kilmartin Village and 7 miles from Lochgilphead. We provide comfortable B&B accommodation from which to explore the Read more…