Out & About

• Drive through scenic Glenorchy and the majestic mountains of Glen Coe or Glen Etive
• Take a day trip from Oban to Mull, Iona & Staffa (Fingal’s Cave) with Staffa Tours or Turus Mara
• Enjoy a guided tour of Oban Whiskey Distillery
• Visit Inveraray Castle and gardens or Inveraray Jail & Escape Room 
• Visit the standing stones, chambered cairns and ancient rock art along Kilmartin Glen
• Observe yachts navigating the locks along Crinan Canal
• Visit Crarae or Arduaine or one of the many glorious Gardens in Argyll
• Take a Boat trip to see wildlife and the Corryvreckan Whirlpool or Fingal’s Cave
• Visit the ‘Hollow Mountain’ Cruachan Power Station & café

Castles and Churches

Loch Awe has four ruined castles with Kilchurn, often featured on calendars, near Dalmally, probably the best known.

St Conan’s Kirk in Lochawe Village is also worth a visit.

Walking & Nature

With hills, lochs, islands, mountains, forests, gardens and ancient history there is an abundance of interesting walks around Argyll.

On the Walking and Nature page we give some ideas for walks, cycling, fishing and wildlife tours.

Golf

Dalmally is our local 9 hole golf course and the aptly named ‘Orchy Splash’ on hole 3 is an interesting challenge for most golfers.

There are other 9 hole courses at Taynuilt, Inveraray, Killin, Carradale and the island if Gigha.

Pony Trekking

Lunga Riding Stables offer trail rides and lessons on beautiful Lunga Estate for adults of any experience or children over 6.  They also cater for 4 – 6 year olds with a taster of horse riding in an arena which is a safer environment for little ones.

Children

Lunga Riding Stables offer trail rides and lessons on beautiful Lunga Estate for adults of any experience or children over 6.  They also cater for 4 – 6 year olds with a taster of horse riding in an arena which is a safer environment for little ones.

Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum and a walk through the woods to Loch Fyne at Ardcastle, Inveraray Jail & Escape Room, Ardkinglas Woodland Garden and The Fyne Den Adventure Play Zone at Cairndow.

You can hire bikes and try the mountain biking courses at the Nevis Range near Fort William and maybe take the gondola up the mountain to the Snowgoose Restaurant.

For a good safe beach, Ganavan Sands just outside Oban and Crinan Ferry are probably hard to beat.

Swimming Pools

Nearest pool is The MAC Pool at Lochgilphead and in Oban there is a 25m pool and water slides at Atlantis Leisure.

Eating Out & Locally Produced Food

Argyll has many specialist food producers and excellent seafood which can be enjoyed in cafés, pubs and restaurants and our Eating when Out & About summary might offer some inspiration when planning your day out.

Kayak Tours & Paddleboard Lessons

Join Sea Kayak Oban for a gentle exploratory paddle around the stunning local coastline. No need for any previous experience. Under-18s to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Puffin Dive Centre and Basking Shark Scotland in Oban hire stand up Paddle Board Kit and offer guided tours.