10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Argyll and Bute That You Shouldn't Miss

February 13, 2022 Stefan Strunk

Discover the best top things to do in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom including Argyll Adventure - Inveraray, Fyne Ales, Glen Scotia Distillery, Parsley the Ambassador Cat, Kintail Birds of Prey Argyll, The Hill House, Oban Distillery, Inveraray Castle, Inveraray Jail, Rothesay's Victorian Toilets.
Restaurants in Argyll and Bute

1. Argyll Adventure - Inveraray

Dalchenna Farm Dalchenna Farm, 2 miles south of Inveraray, Inveraray PA32 8XT Scotland +44 1499 302611 [email protected] http://www.argylladventure.com
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5.0 based on 452 reviews

Argyll Adventure - Inveraray

So much to do with 7 fantastic activities on offer, Horse Riding 1hr and 2hr Treks, Children’s 20-minute Pony Rides, Horse Riding Lessons, Paintball Games, Paintball Range, Laser Tag and Crossbow Range. Our activities are suitable for children and adults, corporate groups or parties. You can mix and match your activities and spend a couple of hours or the whole day with us. All of our activities are supervised by our friendly staff, with the emphasis on fun, challenge and safety. We are 2 miles south of Inveraray on the A83 and well sign posted. Visit our website to book an activity and for full details and restrictions.

Reviewed By Wagamomo

The team at Argyll Adventures are very professional, the trip we went on was very well organised with safety and fun equally measured. Our hour trek along a lovely path with views out to Loch Fyne was terrific for both adults and kids, the ponies are very well trained calm and friendly. The team encouraged and guided us through out. A really memorable and fun experience.

2. Fyne Ales

Achadunan, Cairndow PA26 8BJ Scotland +44 1499 600120 [email protected] http://www.fyneales.com
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5.0 based on 254 reviews

Fyne Ales

Fyne Ales is located on a working farm in Argyll at the head of Loch Fyne, an area renowned for its excellent natural produce. We are a team who are passionate about brewing outstanding and progressive craft ales.We have a great bar on site, where you can sit and enjoy a tasting flight of a selection of our beers, or a few pints of your favourite. We also serve beef pies made from our own highland beef, which is also available to buy in the shop. Brewery tours can be arranged when the Brewers are available.

Reviewed By SM8942 - Cairndow, United Kingdom

Well worth a visit craft beers are lovely small brewery with a wee bar and shop definitely worth a visit if you in the area

3. Glen Scotia Distillery

12 High Street, Campbeltown PA28 6DS Scotland +44 1586 552288 http://www.glenscotia.com
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5.0 based on 71 reviews

Glen Scotia Distillery

Reviewed By suzzytravels - Darlington, United Kingdom

Myself and some friends went on a tour and whisky tasting here and had a blast. The tour guide was funny and informative, answering all our questions about the local area and the whisky making process. The building is tastefully decorated and kitted out so it feels modern and old fashioned all at once and the whisky we tasted at the end was so delicious I bought a bottle of the Victoriana to take home as well as a bottle of Double Cask for my parents, which they thoroughly appreciated as part of their Anniversary present. If I come back to Kintyre I will definitely be visiting Glen Scotia again.

4. Parsley the Ambassador Cat

Avoncraig Duncraggan Road, Oban PA34 5DT Scotland +44 7896 093064 http://www.facebook.com/ParsleyOban/
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5.0 based on 20 reviews

Parsley the Ambassador Cat

Parsley is a Red Tabby Maine Coon with a fondness for wandering. He visits local landmarks, hotels, bars, churches, private homes and his favourite pub The Balmoral. He has an international following on Facebook and people travel to meet him at his One Cat Cafe in New Hope, Soroba Road from 2-3pm every Friday. He's placid, has impeccable manners and is an ambassador for Oban.

Reviewed By brinssl

We met Misha (Parsley's "sister") at McCaig's Tower and were thoroughly smitten. She curled up on my lap and had a snooze! Two weeks in Scotland and one of my very favorite photographs is Misha laying in my lap. :-)

5. Kintail Birds of Prey Argyll

Kintail Eredine Village, Argyll, Dalmally PA33 1BP Scotland +44 1866 844238 [email protected] http://www.kintailbirdsofprey.co.uk
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5.0 based on 32 reviews

Kintail Birds of Prey Argyll

Private Falconry centre bookings by phone or online required, specialising in Native British birds of prey, over 25 on display set in stunning grounds overlooking Loch Awe the longest fresh water loch in Scotland. Offering one hour tour, mini Falconry experience 1.5hrs or Half day Falconry Experiences 3.5hrs open all year round booking available on line. No large mixed groups exclusive Falconry experiences meet, fly and photograph our magnificent birds. Bookings must be made in advance, as we are a private centre booking strictly by appointment. Card machine facilities, gift shop, toilet facilities, complimentary tea/coffee.

Reviewed By OPO-VP

My brother-in-law and I are both avid birders and love birds of prey. We never expected such an amazing experience. Far exceeded our expectation. Please read the other reviews as most say what I am feeling much more eloquently. While the birds were special beyound our belief, Joanne’s passion for them, her love of the sport, her care of her flock, and her knowledge blew me away. If you have any interest in birds, or this historic sport of King’s you must go. I’ll return to Scotland from the USA just to spend more time with Joanne and her birds. YES, that is how special this experience is.

6. The Hill House

Upper Colquhoun Street, Helensburgh G84 9AJ Scotland +44 1436 673900 [email protected] http://www.nts.org.uk/Property/The-Hill-House/
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4.5 based on 638 reviews

The Hill House

Reviewed By PaulG6387

This house is well worth a visit the views across Helensburgh to the sea and beyond are breathtaking especially from the top of the steel structure The Cafe is a must staff cannot do enough for you the prawn open and chicken sandwiches were fresh and the foul of the day was delicious and warm

7. Oban Distillery

Oban Distillery Stafford Street, Oban PA34 5NH Scotland +44 1631 572004 [email protected] http://www.malts.com/en-gb/distilleries/oban/
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4.5 based on 3,458 reviews

Oban Distillery

Following Scottish Government guidelines through their phased re-opening approach, the time has come to open our doors and welcome back our visitors from 26th April 2021. To ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees and visitors, we will be implementing a number of precautionary measures. Find out how we are keeping you safe on our website before you visit us.

Reviewed By Mrglencoe

Visited Oban distillery for the first time even though living in the area, The tour was amazing you got told the history of the Oban whisky and see the process of making the whisky, Jim was a brilliant tour guide with a great sense of humour and knowledge this tour is really good value for money as you get two drams included including one straight from the barrel and a whisky glass souvenir and the shop is well kitted out too!

8. Inveraray Castle

Inveraray PA32 8XE Scotland +44 1499 302203 [email protected] http://www.inveraray-castle.com
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4.5 based on 2,240 reviews

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle is the home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll and their young family. Ancestral home of Clan Campbell. Iconic visitor attraction on the West coast of Scotland.

Reviewed By Marls1234

I had an amazing time at Inveraray Castle. All staff were lovely, the gardens were magnificent, the castle itself is a fantastic historical gem and the scones in the tea room are to die for. Notably, my guide Bridget was extremely informative and her bubbly personality absolutely made our day. Thank you Bridget.

9. Inveraray Jail

Church Square, Inveraray PA32 8TX Scotland +44 1499 302381 [email protected] http://www.inverarayjail.co.uk/
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4.5 based on 1,568 reviews

Inveraray Jail

Fully OPEN pre-booking not required. The health and well-being of our visitors and team is our highest priority and special arrangements will be in place for the foreseeable future. Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison. Visit the Courtroom; explore the Cells in the Old and New Prisons; try out the wooden beds and hammocks; sample the punishments; experience the Whipping Table; take your turn at the Crank Wheel. Meet the Warder and Prisoners and get locked up in the Airing Yards. Listen to dramatic true tales from the characters in the Jail’s past brought to life with our FREE interactive audio guides. Available in six languages.

Reviewed By pennyw343 - County Durham, United Kingdom

Really warm welcome as soon as we entered the jail - unusual thing to notice at this kind of attraction! - and a fun chat about how welcome dogs are. We didn't have a dog but it seemed a good feature to us, rather than making them stay in a car! The audio guide was extremely good: informative and provided a purposeful and fun way to take in all the information, which was added to nicely by the costumed guides strategically positioned. Lots to see - but not too long - interactive in places too: the photo booth is a fun idea, sitting in the court, trying out the hammocks etc were all engaging. Decent shop at the end. Fully recommended.

10. Rothesay's Victorian Toilets

The Pier, Rothesay Scotland +44 1700 504754 http://www.isle-of-bute.com/victoriantoilets/
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4.5 based on 480 reviews

Rothesay's Victorian Toilets

Reviewed By mathesoncs - Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Beautifully maintained old public toilets right beside the ferry terminal. A very modest fee to get in butt worth it

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