Explore the Heart of Argyll
Welcome to the Heart of Argyll, with our outstanding national nature reserves, abundant wildlife, prehistoric landscape, stunning coastline, pristine marine environment, West Coast sunsets and dark skies, we have it all.
Stretching from the picturesque fishing village of Tarbert, Loch Fyne in the south to Loch Craignish in the north, over to Knapdale and Crinan in the west, across to Inveraray and Loch Awe in the east; with Kilmartin Glen in its midst, the Heart of Argyll boasts some of the most beautiful scenery and precious, rare habitats in Europe.
Historic Kilmartin Glen has the most important concentration of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in mainland Scotland, including some of the earliest animal carvings. At least 800 ancient monuments, of which 150 are prehistoric, lie within six miles of Kilmartin village.
Take time to explore the smaller roads and tracks that meander through our rugged natural landscape and deliver you to stunning castles, abandoned settlements, secret beaches, fishing villages, our native woodlands and temperate rainforest and “Britain’s most beautiful short cut”, the Crinan Canal.
Wildlife Boat trips take you from Strachur into beautiful Loch Fyne or from Crinan Harbour and Seil Island to visit the world-famous Corryvreckan Whirlpool. If that is not special enough, the sheer diversity of wildlife the area has to offer and breathtaking coastal scenery will overwhelm your senses.
A magical wildlife experience can be had at the Argyll Beaver Centre at Barrandaimh, the home of the Scottish beavers; Alternatively take a guided walk into Scotland’s rainforest, or learn to forage sustainably with Heathery Heights.
Unique visitor experiences also include Auchindrain Highland farm township museum, Inveraray Jail with its 19th Century themed Escape Room experience, and the stunning Himalayan gardens at Crarae.
Visit www.heartofargyll.com to access our free guidebook and unlock the secrets of a welcoming place to stay, fabulous food and amazing things to do and see. Whether you intend to explore by car, by bike, to sail, kayak, swim or just to wander, there is an adventure waiting. A week is not long enough!
For more information visit www.heartofargyll.com
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