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What to do and see in Argyll and Bute, Scotland: The Best Things to do
Discover the best top things to do in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom including Argyll Forest Park, The Hill House, Oban Distillery, Inveraray Castle, McCaig's Tower, Inveraray Jail, Crinan Canal, Mount Stuart, Castle House Museum, Caledonian MacBrayne - Oban Day Trips.
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1. Argyll Forest Park
2. The Hill House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 638 reviews
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
3. Oban Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,458 reviews
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!
4. Inveraray Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,240 reviews
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.
5. McCaig's Tower
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,757 reviews
Reviewed By Torkm68 - Pitmedden, United Kingdom
A quick hike up to the tower rewards you with expansive views over the town and the nearest islands , very atmospheric at night when its all lit up ,this is an iconic structure thats now synanomous with Oban even though it was never finished. Free to enter and has a nice viewing platform with very informative board that tells you what hills, islands and villages you can see.
6. Inveraray Jail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,568 reviews
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.
7. Crinan Canal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 117 reviews
Reviewed By JConstandinou
At nine miles long with a well maintained path, this place is excellent for walkers or cyclists wanting a relatively easy trip with lots to see. Beautiful scenery of a harbour, islands, mountains, and meadows with a meandering river in a historic landscape taking you from sea to sea and back..
8. Mount Stuart
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,205 reviews
Reviewed By HMac_2013 - Santa Fe, United States
We didn’t see the inside of the house - we’re not much for house tours. It was the gardens we came for and they are lovely, and the grounds beautiful, extensive and well tended. The rock garden, right by the house, was my favorite, with paths winding around rocks, a brook, and an interesting variety of trees, shrubs and flowers, including my favorite wild orchids. The Wee Garden, a 10-15 minute walk from the house is hardly “wee” except in comparison to the hundreds of acres of Mount Stuart’s grounds, but quite extensive with paths winding among trees, some of them exotic from places like New Zealand and Tasmania. The cafe, too, makes for an exceptionally pleasant lunch or afternoon snack.
9. Castle House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Castle House Museum gives you the opportunity to discover the interesting history of Dunoon and surrounding areas. With views of the Clyde second to none, we host an extensive and fascinating range of exhibits spanning from the early days of the town up to modern times.
Reviewed By garbla900
We spent a really great time in the Castle House Museum. We were visiting Dunoon in a bit of a nostalgic return having spent many summer holidays there as a child staying grandparents. John gave us a warm welcome and provided excellent advice and help and was the perfect person for the job. His wealth of local knowledge was matched by his knowledge of the contents of the museum and he was very helpful and went out of his way to help answer some queries we had.
10. Caledonian MacBrayne - Oban Day Trips
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 813 reviews
Take a day trip from Oban and visit the Inner Hebridean islands of Mull, Coll, Tiree or Iona. Go a little further, take a trip north to the Outer Hebrides or south to the island of Colonsay.
Reviewed By JD011111 - Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Travelled from Mallaig to Armidale with 2 elderly relatives towards the end of the year, apart from the flat calm crossing, it was a totally enjoyable experience. From the moment we arrived, the gentleman directing the traffic into the que was aware we were arriving and needed mobility assistance until we disembarked it was faultless. Catering facilities excellent for such a short crossing, spotless along with friendly helpful staff. Would highly recommend
