Campbeltown Museum & Memorial Garden
Southern Highlands & Islands
This museum in the noble library building has a few interesting archaeological artefacts from various periods of history, and canvases by William…
Must-see attractions in Southern Highlands & Islands
The Trossachs
A series of sculptures, buildings and other art installations provides an intriguing trail across the northern part of the Trossachs, focused particularly…
Southern Highlands & Islands
At the northern end of Jura island, three local women have set up this distillery in the former stables of the Ardlussa estate. It produces gin that's…
Mull
In tiny Gruline is the mausoleum of Lachlan Macquarie, enlightened fifth governor of New South Wales, Australia, and a local boy, born on the island of…
Oban
Military buffs will enjoy the little Oban War and Peace Museum, which chronicles Oban’s role in WWII as a base for Catalina seaplanes and as a marshalling…
Southern Highlands & Islands
At the southern end of Bute island, the picturesque ruins of this 12th-century chapel can be found a 10-minute uphill walk from the road. A holy place…
Loch Lomond
The vintage paddle steamer Maid of the Loch, built in 1953, is moored at Loch Lomond Shores while awaiting full restoration – you can nip aboard for a…
Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond Shores, a major tourism development situated a half-mile north of Balloch, sports various visitor attractions, outdoor activities and boat…
Arran
It's a 10-minute walk from Lagg or Kilmory to Torrylinn Cairn, a chambered tomb over 4000 years old. Its stones, protruding at various points across a…
Islay
Under the Islay SYHA in Port Charlotte, this centre has displays explaining the island’s natural history, with advice on where to see wildlife and lots of…
Ross of Mull Historical Centre
Mull
The little village of Bunessan is home to the Ross of Mull Historical Centre, a cottage museum by a ruined mill that houses displays on local history,…
Southern Highlands & Islands
This ruined Iron Age hill fort near Kilchattan has a spectacular position on a volcanic outcrop backed by the hills of Arran. The ramparts were vitrified…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Phone ahead to book a visit at this craft brewer, which has been doing a good job in recent years, or drop in at weekends for beer and pizza. Try their…
Southern Highlands & Islands
Situated in a former church, this heritage centre explores local social history through photographs, documents and artefacts covering whisky, mining and…
Mull
Sheila's Cottage, a short walk north of the Ulva ferry landing, is a reconstruction of a traditional thatched crofter's cottage, with displays about the…
Mull
An art gallery and exhibition space in a former primary school with top water views and a good vegetarian-friendly cafe (open 11am to 4pm Tuesday to…
Southern Highlands & Islands
The Colonsay Brewery gives you the chance to have a look at how it produces its hand-crafted ales – the Colonsay IPA is a grand pint.
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This place covers the history of Iona, crofting and lighthouses; there's also a craft shop and a cafe serving delicious home baking.
Oban
An excellent viewpoint to the south of Oban Bay; the footpath to the summit starts by Maridon B&B on Dunuaran Rd.
The Trossachs
This picturesque old mill building by the falls houses a working waterwheel and a thrift shop.
Southern Highlands & Islands
The picturesque harbour is overlooked by the crumbling, ivy-covered ruins of Tarbert Castle, rebuilt by Robert the Bruce in the 14th century. You can hike…
Oban, Mull & Tiree
This community arts centre was a flagship project for Coll island and opened in 2012. It's become an important community hub. Drop by to see what's on…
Southern Highlands & Islands
It's worth stopping at this humble but attractive white church for its interesting collection of historical photographs upstairs.
