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Argyll, the Isles and Stirlingshire

Argyll, the Isles and Stirlingshire are the birthplace of Scotland. Here you can enjoy the atmosphere of Hebridean islands, the charm of rural villages, and the allure of the majestic countryside. This region has many self-catering choices such as a castle apartment in Kintyre, a log cabin by the sea, or a fisherman’s cottages in Oban.

Stirling

From stunning lochs to captivating coastline, this region offers a unique combination of landscape, environment, and tradition.
The historic city of Stirling is dominated by its castle, and striking monument to William Wallace. Loch Lomond and The Trossachs provides a fascinating introduction to the Highlands.

While Oban known as “little bay” in Gaelic has been a favorite with tourists since Victorian times, when Queen Victoria pronounced it one of the finest spots she had ever seen. Prominent landmarks are the pink granite cathedral and Dunollie Castle, a ruined keep which has towered over the narrow entrance to the sheltered bay for around 600 years.  In 1792 the Clachan Bridge was built to join the Isle of Seil to the mainland and it's just high enough to let boats pass under. For centuries it's been known as the only bridge across the Atlantic, hence it's more common name the Atlantic Bridge. 

While mid Argyll, and the long lush peninsula of Kintyre offer the visitor everything from whisky distilleries, stone circles and nature reserves, to spectacular sunsets.

Mull and the Inner Islands

The Isle of Mull is the second largest of the Inner Hebrides islands after Skye. It is probably the second most visited too. Tobermory is the main tourist centre, but the rest of the island is well worth exploring too. The Isle of Mull contains the only Munro in the Hebrides, Ben More, in the south of the island. There are plenty of opportunities for exploring Mull on foot, and bird watching is also popular as birds of prey are often seen hunting over the moors or fishing over lochs and sea.

The group of islands that lie to the west of the Kintyre peninsula and south of the Isle of Mull, are if Isle of Islay and Jura which are only just separated from each other by the narrow Sound of Islay. Islay is the most southerly Hebridean Island known for its peaty whisky and diverse wildlife. It is a wonderfully relaxing place with moorland, bogs, beaches and stunning scenery. Jura is still one of Scotland’s genuine wildernesses. Named after deer, the Isle of Jura today has a thriving population of red deer, supporting the revenues of the sporting estates.

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