Argyllshire Visitor Travel Guide Page

We have compiled a travel and holiday information guide to help with your holiday stay in Argyllshire.

About Argyllshire

Argyllshire is a beautiful section of Scotland encompassing both the Western mainland of Scotland and many of the Western Isles, the Hebrides. Although it is a nature lover's paradise, it does not have any rivers that are navigable. It features several swift mountain streams, namely the Orchy and the Awe. Famed for its lochs that cut deeply into the coast from the sea, among them are Loch Long, Loch Striven, Loch Riddon, and Loch Fyne. It also includes a great number of inland lakes, such as Lochs Shiel, Lydoch, Eck, Avich, and Awe. With several significant islands, Argyllshire features Mull, Jurs, Islay, Colonsay, Tyree, Lismore, Luing, Coll, Kerrera, and Gigha. Among the highest mountains in all of Scotland are located here, making it a rugged shire. The tallest of these is Ben Lui at 3,708 feet. The county similarly features numerous beautiful glens. Glen Etive, Glen Croe, and Glen Aray are among these. Argyllshire also boasts a number of lovely waterfalls in some of these glens, such as those at Cruachan, as well as the rapids like Connel. These are more stunning when the rivers are swollen with flood waters. Argyllshire remains the domain of any outdoors lover. The rivers and lochs boast many trout and salmon for fishermen. The Western Isles are spectacular and offer countless hours of happiness for a yacht owner. Hunters love the grouse moors and deer forests, which are as good as any in all of Scotland.

Attractions & Heritage Sites within Argyllshire

1. Duart Castle - Isle of Mull, Argyllshire, PA64 6AP Duart Castle in Scotland sits on the Isle of Mull, Argyllshire. This castle is hundreds of years old and attracts many visitors each year. 2. Inveraray Castle - Cherrypark, Inveraray, Argyllshire, PA32 8XE Inveraray Castle is not quite as old as Duart Castle. It was built in the 1700's and is still home to Scottish Duke of Argyll. 3. Benmore Botanic Garden - Dunoon, Argyllshire, PA23 8QU Benmore Botanic Garden spreads across one-hundred twenty acres and is home to hundreds of species of plants. See Full List of Attractions & Heritage Sites in Argyllshire

Towns and Villages in Argyllshire

Argyllshire has some lovely towns and villages to explore, below is a list with a short summary and link to more information about it and pictures. Ballachulish - had convenient deposits of high quality slate... More... Colintraive - early farmers swam their cattle from Bute to the mainland on their way to be sold... More... Dunoon - has the shape of an 'E' around two bays with a rocky promontory in between... More... Inveraray - is the ancestral home of the Dukes of Argyll... More... Isle of Arran - birdlife includes Peregrine Falcons, Golden Eagles, Eiders and Black Guillemots... More... Isle of Mull - Theatre has a purpose-built production centre in Druimfin just outside Tobermory... More... Lochgilphead - actually does lie at the upper end of Loch Gilp, a branch of Loch Fyne... More... Oban - is a traditional coastal resort in northwest Scotland... More... Taynuilt - name is Gaelic for "House of the Stream"... More... Tighnabruaich - is a remote and secluded location boasting wonderful white sandy beaches... More...

Useful Contact Information for Argyllshire

Ardgartan Tourist Information Centre Ardgartan, by Arrochar, Argyll and Bute, G83 7AR Tel No: 08707 200606 Ballachulish Visitor Centre Albert Road, Ballachulish, Argyll PH49 4JR Tel No: 08452 255121 Campeltown Tourist Information Centre The Pier, Campeltown, Argyll, PA28 6EF Tel No: 08452 255121 Craignure Tourist Information Centre The Pier, Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY Tel No: 08452 255121 Dunoon Tourist Information Centre Alexandra Parade, Dunoon, Argyll PA23 8AB Tel No: 08452 255121 Inveraray Tourist Information Centre Front Street, Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8UY Tel No: 08452 255121 Islay Tourist Information Centre (Bowmore) Bowmore, Isle of Islay, PA43 7JP Tel No: 08707 200617 Lochgilphead Tourist Information Centre Lochnell Street, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8JL Tel No: 08452 255121 Oban Tourist Information Centre Argyll Square, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4AN Tel No: 01631 563122 Strontian Tourist Information Centre Strontian, Acharacle, Argyll, PH36 4HZ Tel No: 08452 255121 Tarbert Tourist Information Centre (Loch Fyne) Harbour Street, Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6UD Tel No: 08452 255121 Tobermory Tourist Information Centre The Pier, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 3NU Tel No: 08452 255121

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