Argyll and the Isles Things To Do

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Auchindrain Museum

Step a few centuries back in time at this open-air museum, a rare surviving example of an 18th-century communal-tenancy farm. About 250 years...

Lochranza Castle

Perched above the bay, Lochranza is Arran's most picturesque ruin and occupies a special place in Scotland's history. It was here that Robert...

Bowmore Distillery

Bowmore is the grand old lady of Islay's distilleries, and a tour is a must for any visitor. In business since 1779, the distillery, like all...

Finlaggan

A half mile after Ballygrant on the A486, a sign points left to Finlaggan, and a short drive around a farm road leads to the head of the atmospheric...

Bunnahabhain Distillery

Established in 1881, the Bunnahabhain (pronounced Boon -a- ha -bin) Distillery sits on the shore, with dramatic views across to the Paps of...

Duart Castle

The 13th-century Duart Castle stands dramatically atop a cliff overlooking the Sound of Mull. The ancient seat of the Macleans, it was ruined...

Iona Abbey

Overseen by St. Columba, who traveled here from Ireland, Iona was the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland in the 6th century. It survived...

Bonawe Iron Furnace

Seemingly out of place in this near-wilderness setting, Bonawe is a fascinating relic from the dawn of Britain's Industrial Revolution. In the...

Isle of Arran Distillery

The open aspect and closeness to the sea explains the taste of Arran's well-respected single malt, light and airy and with the scent of sea...

Tobermory Distillery

Tobermory's cute little distillery has been making distinctive malts (the peaty Ledaig and the unpeated, lighter-tasting Tobermory) since 1798...

Whale Watch With Us

High-speed boats carrying 12 passengers leave from Tobermory's harbor on scenic cruises, wildlife sea safaris, and whale-watching trips lasting...

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Museum/ Gallery 7

Archaeological Site/ Ruins 7

Island 5

Garden/ Arboretum 4

Religious Building/ Site/ Shrine 3

Industrial Site/ Mill/ Factory 3

Zoo/ Aquarium 2

Clothing 1

Body Of Water/ Waterfall 1

Memorial/ Monument/ Tomb 1

Jail 1

Nature Preserve/ Wildlife Refuge 1

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