Wild About Argyll

07/06/2026

Looking for an island getaway this summer? ☀️🏝️ Head to Colonsay!

Colonsay and nearby Oronsay are famed for tranquillity, unspoilt beauty and sandy beaches. So, unplug, relax and enjoy the beauty of the Inner Hebrides this summer. Stay at Colonsay Holidays - Heavenly Hebridean Island Escapes for your perfect island accommodation, and visit the island's only distillery The Isle of Colonsay Distillery.

📍Cable Bay, Colonsay
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06/06/2026

If you fancy a Scottish island adventure, then Bute is a great choice! ☀️🌊

Whether you bring your bikes to explore Bute's beaches, spend a day exploring the house and gardens of Mount Stuart or jump on the hop-on-hop-off bus to get around the island, there's plenty to discover!

🌳 Stay at the unique Bute Community Forest Charcoal Huts or at the lovingly restored Kames Castle Cottages.

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Looking for the perfect day trip from Glasgow? Visit the Isle of Bute, a fantastic Victoria seaside resort brimming with history, cafés and local boutiques.

05/06/2026

Is this Scotland’s most unique Island? 🌊⛰️

This tiny island near Oban was sculpted by slate mining with several still pools, some 80 to 90 metres deep. Although being the smallest inhabited Island on the Inner Hebrides with 60 residents, it is home to the ICONIC and the charming family-owned pub .

📍Easdale Island
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04/06/2026

Step back in time this summer! Argyll & the Isles is home to some incredible historic sites that are waiting to be explored...👇

🏰 Dunstaffnage Castle, Oban – Explore this imposing 13th-century fortress with stunning views over Oban Bay.
⛪ Iona Abbey– Visit the spiritual heart of Scotland on this sacred island where Christianity first flourished.
👑 Rothesay Castle, Isle of Bute – Uncover one of Scotland's most unique medieval castles with its remarkable circular curtain wall.
🌀 Kilmartin Standing Stones – Wander amongst 5,000-year-old monuments in one of Scotland's richest prehistoric landscapes.
⚒️ Bonawe Historic Iron Furnace – Discover Britain's most complete charcoal-fuelled ironworks, nestled on the shores of Loch Etive.

Which of these sites do you want to see for yourself?

Historic Scotland

28/05/2026

🌊⛴️ Which of these five islands would you like to visit this summer?

1️⃣ Isle of Kerrera
🚢 Take the public bus to the passenger ferry terminal just outside of Oban.

2️⃣ Isle of Lismore
🚢 Hop on the passenger ferry from Port Appin, or the car ferry from Oban Bay.

3️⃣ Mull and Iona
🚢 Board the ferry from Oban Bay to the Isle of Mull. From here, head to the Ross of Mull to catch the passenger-only ferry to Iona.

4️⃣ Isle of Seil
🚗 Cross the ‘Bridge over the Atlantic’ to the Slate island of Seil, which lies some 12 miles south of Oban.
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5️⃣ Isle of Luing & Easdale
🚢 From Seil, you can catch the passenger ferry to Easdale from the small pier at Ellenabeich or the five-minute ferry to the island of Luing from the small village of Cuan.

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26/05/2026

Paddling with a view, anyone? 😍⛰️ The Paps of Jura behind, the Atlantic in front – it doesn't get much better than this...

🎥 Great video by Bothan Jura Retreat

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Isle of Jura

25/05/2026

The perfect weekend on Bute...👇

🌳 Explore the 300 acres of gardens at Mount Stuart
☕ Enjoy a coffee at Isle of Bute Coffee Company in Rothesay, followed by an afternoon at Bute Yard
🚲 Bring your bikes and cycle the 23-mile loop around the island for stunning views of the Kyles of Bute, Arran and beyond.
🚤 Join Bute Boat Tours Ltd for a trip around the island. Keep your eyes out for seals, dolphins and more!
🚌 Hop on the Bute Hop-on-Hop-off sightseeing bus to explore the island without a car
🌲 Stay at the unique Charcoal Huts in the middle of Bute Community Forest

Easily accessible from Glasgow and Edinburgh, the Isle of Bute is a brilliant weekend trip for the whole family. Plan your trip via our website 👇
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Visit Bute

23/05/2026

🦫🌳 Beavers, standing stones & adventure playgrounds – the Heart of Argyll makes for the perfect backdrop for your next family adventure.

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Heart of Argyll Heart Of Argyll Wildlife

Itinerary ideas for a family 4-day break in Heart of Argyll - including Inveraray and Kilmartin Glen.

20/05/2026

🎶🌊Live music, friendships & stunning scenery await! The Mull of Kintyre Music Festival is happening from August 19th to 23rd – are you joining us in Campbeltown?

As one of the oldest annual music festivals in Scotland, the Kintyre Music Festival has been a home for folk music for 30+ years. This year's lineup includes Skipinnish, Blazin' Fiddles, and many more Scottish folk bands! A great couple of days out for all ages! 🎪💃

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19/05/2026

All you need to know about spotting Puffins this summer 💙👇

🐧 When can you see Puffins on Staffa? The best time is from April to August.
🐧 How to visit Staffa? Staffa is designated as a National Nature Reserve. Hence, you can only visit Staffa via a guided tour!
🐧 When to book? This is one of the most popular trips, so book well in advance and be aware of weather cancellations.
🐧 Recommended tour operators from Oban: West Coast Tours , Sealife Adventures and Seafari Adventures (Oban)

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