Argyll & The Isles
Castle Stalker in Loch Laich
Argyll is where it all began. This is the cradle of the royal seat of Dál Riata. Here, on the rugged western edge of the Highlands, Scotland was born. The region is home to 23 inhabited islands with tranquil beaches and specific island cultures. The mainland mountain ranges will inspire a sense of awe and the Nature Reserves are the best places to see wildlife, including golden eagles, red deer, otters, seals, puffins and more.
White sandy beaches, romantic castles, delicious whiskies and many more fascinating experiences await you across the region. For a fascinating time in the Highlands: Go Argyll!
Site rating:
- (***) A must-see site. Never disappoints!
- (**) Might very well be fascinating.
- (*) Possibly interesting if you happen to be in the area.
- (-) No visible evidence. It's up to your imagination(!)
Favorites:
- Aros Castle / Isle of Mull *** Location: Salen / Plus code: G2MM+8C Aros Castle, Isle of Mull
- Auchindrain Township *** Location: Auchindrain / Plus code: 5RHF+QC Inveraray
- Duart Castle / Isle of Mull *** Location: Craignure / Plus code: F84V+FW3 Craignure, Isle of Mull
- Dunadd Fort *** Location: Bridgend / Plus code: 3GPC+CJ Lochgilphead
- Dunstaffnage Castle and Chapel *** Location: Dunbeg / Plus code: FH37+R3P Dunbeg, Oban
- Fingal's Cave *** Location: Staffa Island / Plus code: CMJ5+GC Gometra House, Isle of Mull
- Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve *** Location: Glasdrum / Plus code: HP5W+8F Appin
- Iona Abbey / Isle of Iona *** Location: Baile Mor / Plus code: 8JP5+29 Isle of Iona
- Kilchurn Castle *** Location: Dalmally / Plus code: CX3F+F4 Dalmally
- Kilmartin Glen *** Location: Kilmartin / Plus code: 4GP7+432 Lochgilphead
- Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park *** Location: Lochgoilhead / Plus code: 69QJ+2F Alexandria
- Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve *** Location: Baluachraig / Plus code: 3FJR+8X Lochgilphead
- Puck's Glen *** Location: Rasfield / Plus code: 226G+V6 Dunoon
- Reilig Òdhrain / Isle of Iona *** Location: Baile Mor / Plus code: 8JM4+QV Isle of Iona
- St Conan's Kirk *** Location: Dalmally / Plus code: 9WWW+49 Dalmally
- Taynish National Nature Reserve *** Location: Tayvallich / Plus code: 2927+R6 Lochgilphead
And than there are.......
- Ardchattan Priory * Location: Bonawe / Plus code: FP74+22 Taynuilt
- Asgog Castle * Location: Millhouse / Plus code: VPM8+H5 Tighnabruaich
- Barcaldine Castle * Location: Ledaig / Plus code: GH6X+68 Oban
- Sea battle of Bloody Bay (1480) / Isle of Mull - Location: Tobermory / Plus code: JVWR+G39 Tobermory, Isle of Mull
- Carnasserie Castle * Location: Kilmartin / Plus code: 5G29+FQ Lochgilphead
- Carraig Nam Marbh (Rock of the Dead) - Location: Kilninver / Plus code: 8FVQ+VV4 Kilninver, Oban
- Carrick Castle ** Location: Lochgoilhead / Plus code: 435V+HQG Cairndow
- Castle Coeffin / Isle of Lismore ** Location: Clachan / Plus code: GGP5+P5 Clachan, Oban
- Castle Stalker ** Location: Portnacroish / Plus code: HJC7+JH Appin
- Castle Sween ** Location: Dunrostan / Plus code: W8XM+6XF Lochgilphead
- Dun Toiseach * Location: Torran / Plus code: 5HQM+64C Lochgilphead
- Dunollie Castle * Location: Oban / Plus code: CGG8+MX Oban
- Duntrune Castle ** Location: Kilmartin / Plus code: 4F22+P7 Lochgilphead
- Dunyvaig Castle / Isle of Islay * Location: Lagavulin / Plus code: JVMG+8RC Isle of Islay
- Fincharn Castle ** Location: Ford / Plus code: 5JP6+4R6 Lochgilphead
- Gylen Castle / Isle of Kerrera ** Location: Balliemore / Plus code: 9CHV+Q8 Upper Gylen, Oban
- Innis Chonnel Castle * Location: Ardchonnell / Plus code: 7P4J+JVC Dalmally
- Inveraray Castle ** Location: Inveraray / Plus code: 6WPG+XH9 Inveraray
- Inveraray Jail * Location: Inverarary / Plus code: 6WHH+W3 Inveraray
- Kilmartin Museum ** Location: Kilmartin / Plus code: 4GM7+98 Lochgilphead
- Moy Castle / Isle of Mull ** Location: Lochbuie / Plus code: 943R+W8 Lochbuie, Mull, Isle of Mull
- Old Castle Lachlan ** Location: Barnacarry / Plus code: 4Q5R+96 Barnacarry, Cairndow
- Battle site of Pass of Brander (1308) - Location: Bridge of Awe / Plus code: 9VWG+GQG Dalmally
- Pennygown Chapel / Isle of Mull * Location: Pennygown / Plus code: G493+X8 Pennygown, Isle of Mull
- Battle site of Red Ford (1294) - Location: Bragleenbeg / Plus code: 8J4X+F7R Taynuilt
- Royal Castle of Tarbert * Location: Tarbert / Plus code: VH7R+PG Tarbert, Argyll and Bute
- Skipness Castle ** Location: Skipness / Plus code: QM97+6H9 Tarbert
- Toward Castle * Location: Toward / Plus code: VX8R+QJV Dunoon
- Battle site of Traigh Ghrimeart (1598) / Isle of Islay - Location: Aoradh / Plus code: RJCW+R22 Isle of Islay