For Argyll

Links:

• Argyll Unique

  • Annual World Stone Skimming Competition Easdale Island’s annual winner
  • Dunans Heritage Project The restoration and renovation of Dunans Castle, Grounds and Bridge by the Dunans Charitable Trust
  • Finlaggan Trust Islay’s inland loch base of the legendary Lords of the Isles
  • Gardens of Argyll Linked list of Argyll’s top gardens
  • Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (Tobermory-based) Organises researches and annual watches and counts of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters
  • Hollow Mountain - Cruachan Power Station Visitor Cantre and tours into the mountain to view the Turbine Hall
  • Islay Quilters Islay women quilters
  • Islay Wave Bus A world first - a local bus powered by wave energy
  • Islay Whisky Society Access to all of Islay’s legendary single malt whisky distilleries
  • Jura Writers’ Retreat Good levels of information on this award winning programme
  • Jura’s Corryvreckan Whirpool Legendary whirpool between Argyll’s Isles of Jura and Scarba
  • Kilmartin House Museum (Mid Argyll) Museum specialising in Kilmartin Glen archaeology, UK’s 2nd most important cluster
  • Local Origins Rural Network (LORN) North Argyll network to promote local produce, crafts and skills
  • Loch Fyne Whiskies Described as one of the best whisky retailers in the world
  • Loch Lomond Seaplanes Scotland’s second top tourist experience and air route operator to Glasgow, Oban and Tobermory
  • Loch Visions Award winning wildlife photography experiences on Argyll’s Loch Awe
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Owen Sails Scotland’s largest sailmaker, supplying sails to Beijing Yngling Gold
  • PerPoBlo Poet living in Argyll writes a personal poetry blog
  • Project Trust Gap year charity based on Isle of Coll
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) (Oban North & Lorn) Specialist marine science establishment, part of UHI
  • Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary Rescue & rehabilitation centre with viewing aquarium
  • St Blane’s Chapel, Bute St Blane, contemporary of St Columba, later to Dunblane, Stirlingshire
  • The Iona Community Faith community
  • Wild Diamond Watersports Based on Isle of Tiree

• Arts

  • An Tobar Arts Centre, Tobermory Another Argyll star - innovative and energetic
  • Argyll Publishing Small Argyll-based pubisher, specialising on Scotland
  • Argyll Youth Theatre Argyll Youth Theatre - based in Oban
  • Carradale Camera Club Kintyre
  • Cowal Camera Club Past and present
  • Crear - creative studio and performance space Crear - studio and concert space based in Argyll’s Kilberry peninsula
  • Elemental Arts Ardfern-based visual arts specialists
  • Gaelic Arts Portal Claering house for information on gaelic arts
  • Helensburgh Photographic Club South Argyll
  • Isle of Easdale - Hall Events Lively programme of events at award-winning hall on Argyll’s Isle of Easdale
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.
  • Jura Writers’ Retreat Good levels of information on this award winning programme
  • Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop Teaches traditional fiddle and presents traditional music concerts
  • Mid Argyll Camera Club Lochgilphead
  • Mull Mod Traditional Gaelic cultural performance competition
  • Mull Theatre Company Information on Argyll’s Mull Theatre Company
  • Museum of Piping In the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
  • Museums Galleries Scotland Covers the national collections
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Oban Photographic Club Gateway to the isles
  • PerPoBlo Poet living in Argyll writes a personal poetry blog
  • Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Full information on the world of Scottish piping
  • Scots Music Group Edinburgh-based community charity offering music classes for 16+, sessions, ceilidhs etc
  • Scottish Photographic Federation Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Storytelling Centre Linked to Argyll’s Auchindrain Museum
  • Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust Promotes participation in all Scottish traditional dance.
  • The Fiddle Workshop Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop, founded in November 2002, teaches traditional fiddle, and offers traditional music concerts, and arts, crafts and author events, not just to its own tiny Scottish west coast community, but also to residents and tourists acros
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year
  • Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland Promotes Scottish traditional music
  • Walking Theatre Company Innovative Theatre in the Open Air
  • Wild Biscuit Music recording

• Associations

  • Association of Argyll & Bute Community Councils Umbrella body
  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Carradale Camera Club Kintyre
  • Cowal Camera Club Past and present
  • Helensburgh Photographic Club South Argyll
  • Mid Argyll Camera Club Lochgilphead
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Oban Photographic Club Gateway to the isles
  • The Glasgow-Islay Association Home from home in Glasgow

• Business Development

  • HIE Argyll and the Islands Argyll office of Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust, Argyll Funds and supports young entrepreneurs
  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce Umbrella organisation

• Chambers of Commerce

  • Helensburgh and Lomond Covers south west to south east of Argyll
  • Mull and Iona Represents businesses on both islands

• Communities - Island

  • Islay Info Comprehensive information site on Islay, partners Islay weblog.
  • Isle of Bute Information on life on Argyll’s Isle of Bute
  • Isle of Bute Gateway site, with news
  • Isle of Coll News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Coll
  • Isle of Colonsay News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Colonsay
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development
  • Isle of Fladda Information on Argyll’s Isle of Fladda
  • Isle of Gigha News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Gigha
  • Isle of Iona News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Iona
  • Isle of Islay News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Islay - film and wildlife focus
  • Isle of Jura News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Jura
  • Isle of Jura Non-standard information on Jura, produced by the Feolin Centre
  • Isle of Lismore Community website for Lismore
  • Isle of Luing Information on Argyll’s Isle of Luing
  • Isle of Mull Tourist information on Argyll’s Isle of Mull
  • Isle of Sanda A small holiday island for visitors and yachtsmen
  • Isle of Seil Community information on Argyll’s Isle of Seil
  • Isle of Tiree News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Tiree
  • Isle of Ulva Information on Argyll’s Isle of Ulva
  • Isle of Ulva Ulva’s own site
  • Isles of Mull & Iona Useful site by Mull Chamber of Commerce

• Communities - Mainland

  • Appin Described as the unofficial Appin Community website
  • Ardfern (Mid Argyll) Vilage on Loch Craignish on Argyll’s west coast
  • Benderloch (North Argyll) Site largely for visitors
  • Campbeltown Information site for Campbeltown, Kintyre
  • Colintraive & Gendaruel (Cowal) Neighbouring communities in Argyll’s Cowal peninsula
  • Dalmally Dalmally Community Company
  • Dunbeg Dunbeg, Oban and North Lorn
  • Dunoon, Cowal Largely a tourist guide site
  • Furnace (Mid Argyll) News and information from Loch Fyneside village
  • Gareloch and Rosneath Communities on the peninsula between the Gareloch and Loch Long
  • Gareloch and Rosneath Peninsula Web Comprehensive news, info & events site
  • Helensburgh News-based site on Helensburgh and surrounding areas
  • Inveraray& District Social Network Good news and information
  • Inveraray, Mid Argyll Focused on information for visitors
  • Loch Awe village Site by Loch Awe Community Website Association
  • Lochgilphead, Mid Argyll Largel static information
  • Oban Tourist guide site
  • Strachur (West Cowal) Strachur, on east Loch Fyne
  • Tarbert Tarbert, Kintyre
  • Taynuilt Taynuilt, on Loch Etive - first memorial to Nelson

• Community Councils

  • Association of Argyll & Bute Community Councils Umbrella body
  • Colintraive & Glendaruel Community Council Life in ColGlen!

• Community Development

  • Communities Scotland National organisation for community development and regeneration
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development

• Community Newsletters

  • Corncrake, Colonsay’s newsletter Regular online newsletter from the Isle of Colonsay
  • Easdale Island Newsletter Monthly newsletters for Eilean Eisdeal residents
  • Isle of Easdale Newsletter Monthly community newsletter, archived
  • Jura Jottings Regular online newsletter for Argyll’s Isle of Jura

• Environment

  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Macauley Institute UK premier land use research centre
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust Research and lobbying
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull

• Food and Drink

  • Ardbeg Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Bowmore Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay Malt whiskies
  • Bruichladdich Malt whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Bumble’s Puds Small specialist catering company, puddings a big USP
  • Bunnahabhain Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Caol Ila Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Chocolates and Charms Handmade chocolate and jewellery on the Isle of Tiree
  • Fyne Ales Small specialist Argyll brewer on Loch Fyne
  • Isle of Jura Malt Whisky Isle of Jura malt whisky distillery
  • Lagavulin Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Laphroig Malt whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Local Origins Rural Network (LORN) North Argyll network to promote local produce, crafts and skills
  • Loch Fyne Oysters and Restaurant The original Loch Fyne Oyster Bar with shop / delicatessen
  • Loch Fyne Whiskies Described as one of the best whisky retailers in the world
  • Oban Chocolate Company Handmade chocolates from Oban
  • Oban Malt Whisky Distillery Oban malt whisky distillery, owned by Diageo
  • Springbank Malt Whisky Springbank malt whisky distillery, Campbeltown
  • Tobermory Chocolate Handmade chocolates at Tobermory, Isle of Mull
  • Tobermory Malt Whisky Distillery Tobermor malt whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull

• Fun

  • AIS (Liverpool) shipping movements Live tracking of UK shipping movements
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming

• Further / Higher Education

  • Argyll College Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
  • Columba Centre / Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile Gaelic College on Islay, affiliated to Sabhal Mor Ostaig on Skye

• Gaelic Culture

  • Bord na Gaedhlig Umbrella organisation for the development of Gaelic
  • Bord na Gaidhlig Body for development of gaelic language and culture
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Comunn na Gaedhlig Organisation to strengthen th Gaelic language at local, regional and national level
  • Gaelic Arts Portal Claering house for information on gaelic arts
  • Gaelic Rings Tours exploring Gaelic cultures in Argyll and the Scottish Highlands
  • Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile Gaelic college on Islay, linked to Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye
  • Mull Mod Traditional Gaelic cultural performance competition
  • The Fiddle Workshop Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop, founded in November 2002, teaches traditional fiddle, and offers traditional music concerts, and arts, crafts and author events, not just to its own tiny Scottish west coast community, but also to residents and tourists acros
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year

• Genealogy & History

  • A (very) brief History of Bute Add your own knowledge
  • Ancestry.co.uk Has all censuses for England, Scotland & Wales. Free 14-day access.
  • Ancient Scotland A personal photographc record - some great pics
  • Appin Historical Society North Argyll
  • Ardchattan (Loch Etive-side) A historical study of the parish
  • Argyll House, No 211, King’s Road, London Named for the 4th Duke of Argyll
  • Argyll Local History Resources Provided by Argyll & Bute Council
  • Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui Heritage Group Historical information and census records
  • Auchindrain Township Museum (Mid Argyll) Blog on Auchindrain Township Museum and its events and workshops
  • Bute Sons and Daughters Interested in the diaspora
  • Campbeltown Museum Location and contact details
  • Cowal Archaelogical and Historical Society Focus on archaeological evidence
  • Early Sinclairs of Argyll Relates ‘Sinclair’ to ‘McNokaird’
  • Feolin Centre Not-for-profit research centre on Jura
  • Finlaggan Trust Islay’s inland loch base of the legendary Lords of the Isles
  • Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society Covers Argyll & Bute local authority area
  • Glencoe Historical Society (Illinois) Has material relating to Glencoe in Scotland
  • Glens of Antrim Historical Society The Dalriada connection - has material on Kintyre
  • Helensburgh Heritage Comprehensive information site
  • Here We Are - Cairndow Village Local history centre for Cairndow at the head of Loch Fyne
  • Historic Scotland Preservation & conservation body - thought to be in need of more enlightened attitudes
  • History of Luss Highland Games Loch Lomondside
  • Inveraray Local History Society Covers district around Inveraray
  • Islay Family HIstory Society Researches local and family history
  • Islay Genealogy Online genealogical information on Islay folk
  • Isle of Coll Genealogy Twinned with site for sister Isle of Tiree
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development
  • Isle of Tiree Genealogy Twinned with site for sister Isle of Coll
  • Jura surname research Isle of Jura
  • Kildalton A lost Argyll parish
  • Kilmartin Genealogy Kilmartin Glen
  • Kilmartin House Museum (Mid Argyll) Museum specialising in Kilmartin Glen archaeology, UK’s 2nd most important cluster
  • Lochaber & North Argyll Family History Group Details areas of information for Argyll
  • Lochaber and North Argyll Family History Group Website launched May 2005
  • Mid Argyll Natural History and Antiquarian Society Contacts for the Society
  • Mull Genealogy Bringing Mulleachs together
  • Mull Historical and Archaeological Society Was Mull Historical Society - name hijacked by local band
  • Museum of Islay Life Specialist in Islay folk history
  • North Argyll Some historical notes on plces in North Argyll
  • Oban War & Peace Museum In The Oban Times building
  • Old Appin Great archival photographs
  • Old Bookshelf, Campbeltown Books on Kintyre local history
  • Scotland’s Rural Past RCAHMS Project, trains communities in investigating their local area and history

• Highand Games

  • Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games
  • Bute Highland Games Held in Rothesay
  • Cowal Gathering The biggest Highland Games in the world
  • Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games South Argyll’s Games
  • History of Luss Highland Games Loch Lomondside
  • History of Rosneath Games South Argyll, Rosneath peninsula
  • Inveraray Highland Games Loch Fyne
  • Kilmore and Kilbride Highland Games Oban and Lorn
  • Luss Highland Games Picturesque Loch Lomond-side village
  • Taynuilt Highland Games Loch Etive
  • Tobermory Highland Games Isle of Mull

• Information Sources

  • Ancient Scotland A personal photographc record - some great pics
  • Argyll & Bute Ward Maps Maps of ward boundaries in Argyll
  • Argyll & Sutherand Highlanders Veterans Site for veterans of A&SH
  • Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum Currently undertaking an oral history project
  • Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Now 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
  • Around Loch Awe Information on the Loch Awe area - great graphics and images
  • Association of Argyll & Bute Community Councils Umbrella body
  • Bord na Gaidhlig Body for development of gaelic language and culture
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Clyde Cruising Club Publishes authoritative Pilots on Scottish west coast waters.
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Cycling Scotland Scotish government support for cycling in Scotland
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Gaelic Arts Portal Claering house for information on gaelic arts
  • Glasgow Islay Association Not the best website - but it’s the contact…
  • Historic Scotland Preservation & conservation body - thought to be in need of more enlightened attitudes
  • HMS Argyll Type 23 Frigate, in current service
  • HMS Campbeltown Type 22 Frigate in current service
  • Islay Directory Directory of websites on Islay, Jura, Gigha and Colosay
  • Islay Info Comprehensive information site on Islay, partners Islay weblog.
  • Kintyre Forum Interactive information on Kintyre
  • Kyles of Bute Information on the area and its small towns
  • Macauley Institute UK premier land use research centre
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Coordinates mountain rescue operaitons and development
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Key coordinating body
  • Mull & Iona Diary The ‘Wild Isles’ diary of events on Mull & Iona
  • Museum of Piping In the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
  • Museums Galleries Scotland Covers the national collections
  • National Piping Centre Glasgow-based national piping centre & museum
  • National Trust for Scotland Maintains historic properties, including land, for public access
  • North Argyll Islands Digital Community Umbrella information site
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Ramblers Nationwide walking specialists, has Scotland section
  • RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 Tribute website for a Clydebuilt Falklands War veteran cruise ship
  • Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Full information on the world of Scottish piping
  • SAC Rural Policy Centre Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) facility
  • Scape: Scottish Coastal Archaelogy and the Problem of Erosion Charity to research, conserve and promote the archaeology of Scotland’s coast
  • Scotland’s Rural Past RCAHMS Project, trains communities in investigating their local area and history
  • Scots Music Group Edinburgh-based community charity offering music classes for 16+, sessions, ceilidhs etc
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust Research and lobbying
  • Scottish Islands Federation Voice forthe Scottish Islands
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Scottish Photographic Federation Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Storytelling Centre Linked to Argyll’s Auchindrain Museum
  • Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust Promotes participation in all Scottish traditional dance.
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull
  • Secret Scotland A site collecting everyone’s information and memories on lost and secret Scottish places
  • Subterranean Brittanica - Disused Railway Stations One for the railways cult
  • The Great Outdoors Website and monthly mag for walkers
  • The Megalithic Portal Search site for megalithic remains, inc Kilmartin Glen
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year
  • Tiree Association Glasow-based association for Tirisdeachs everywhere
  • Tobermory Harbour Association Provides full harbour facilities to visiting sailors
  • Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland Promotes Scottish traditional music
  • Traffic Scotland Up to date news on road closures
  • Walking Argyll visitscotland’s detailed list of all levels of walks in Argyll

• Marketing Groups

  • Dunoon and Cowal Marketing Group Association marketing and promoting Argyll’s Cowal peninsula and its main town, Dunoon
  • IMAGE - Inveraray Marketing Group Created by major visitor services in and near the town

• Media

  • Mondo Times Lists all the news outlets around the world – including ForArgyll.com!

• Pipe bands

  • Black Bottle Islay Pipe Band PLaced fourth in Grade 4A 2008 World Pipe Band Championships
  • Campbeltown Pipe Band Information on the Mull of Kintyre’s Campbeltown Pipe Band
  • Dunoon Pipe Band Dunoon Pipe Band
  • Inveraray and District Pipe Band World Champions for the second time - 2007 Novice, 2008 Juvenile
  • Kintyre Schools Pipe Band Information on Kintyre Schools Pipe Band
  • Mid Argyll Pipe Band This site needs plugins and may not open for everyone
  • Mull & Iona Pipe Band Mull & Iona Piping Association
  • Mull and Iona Piping Society Also has historical information on piping in Mull
  • Oban Pipe Band Oban Pipe Band

• Renewable Energy

  • Islay Energy Trust Focused on supporting development of Islay’s natural energy resources
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise

• Service Agencies

  • Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Lead body for integrated community planning in Argyll
  • Argyll and Bute Council Argyll and Bute Council
  • Argyll CVS / Argyll Communities Supports and presents vountary groups in Argyll

• Service Providers to For Argyll

  • Developers of ForArgyll.com and other great websites
  • For Argyll Flickr Group
  • Walking Theatre Company Innovative Theatre in the Open Air

• Sport

  • Boardseeker Online windsurfing magazine
  • Bute Shinty Club Details, fixtures, results, reports.
  • Bute Wheelers Runs annual triathlon and duathlon on Isle of Bute
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Clyde Cruising Club Publishes authoritative Pilots on Scottish west coast waters.
  • ColGlen Shinty Club Details
  • Cycling Scotland Scotish government support for cycling in Scotland
  • Glenorchy Junior Camanachd Clubs Dalmally, Taynuilt and Cruachan Junior Camanachd Clubs
  • Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Energetic and well organised group
  • Holy Loch Sailing Club Located on the site of the former US submarine base
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Coordinates mountain rescue operaitons and development
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Key coordinating body
  • Mull of Kintyre Half Marathon & 10k Run Runs round Campbeltown Loch
  • Oban Camanachd Club Details, fixtures, results.
  • Professional Windsurfers’ Association Important to Argyll’s Isle of Tiree
  • Royal Caledonian Curling Club The Scottish national organisation for curling
  • Sail Net Sailing community information and mutual help service
  • Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling The national governing body for coarse angling
  • Strachur and District Shinty Club Details
  • The Great Outdoors Website and monthly mag for walkers
  • Tiree Wave Classic One of the most challenging UK events for windsurfers
  • Tobermory Harbour Association Provides full harbour facilities to visiting sailors
  • Toward Sailing Club Sails between the south end of Cowal and the Isle of Bute
  • West Highland Yachting Week Second only to the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series as the yachting race event of the west coast.
  • Wild Diamond Watersports Based on Isle of Tiree

• Travel

  • Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferry operator specialising in Argyll and Scottish west coast services
  • Gaelic Rings Tours exploring Gaelic cultures in Argyll and the Scottish Highlands
  • Highland Airways Scottish air services including Argyll routes between Oban, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree
  • Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) Operates Scottish Highland & Island airports including Argyll’s Tiree, Islay and Campbeltown
  • Loch Lomond Seaplanes Scotland’s second top tourist experience and air route operator to Glasgow, Oban and Tobermory
  • Subterranean Brittanica - Disused Railway Stations One for the railways cult
  • Traffic Scotland Up to date news on road closures
  • West Coast Motors Bus company with routes in Argyll, Bute and Glasgow
  • Western Ferries Ferry operator running service from Gourock to Dunoon in Argyll’s Cowal peninsula

• Unique to Argyll

  • The Fiddle Workshop Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop, founded in November 2002, teaches traditional fiddle, and offers traditional music concerts, and arts, crafts and author events, not just to its own tiny Scottish west coast community, but also to residents and tourists acros

• Venues for Hire

  • Craignish Village Hall Craignish Village all, Ardfern, Mid Argyll
  • Easdale Island Hall A unique new building on the Argyll slate island of Easdale
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.

• Walks

  • A Walk at Dunans A circular walk in Glendaruel, just by the Cowal Way, and taking in A-listed Thomas-Telford-designed bridge.
  • Cowal Way Information from The Ramblers
  • Helensburgh and West Dunbartonshire Ramblers Energetic and well organised group
  • Kintyre Way A multi-stage walk through Kintyre
  • Ramblers Nationwide walking specialists, has Scotland section
  • Walking Argyll visitscotland’s detailed list of all levels of walks in Argyll
  • Walking Arrochar A walker’s site, describing walks in the ‘Arrochar Alps’ including The Cobbler
  • West Island Way Isle of Bute

• Wildlife & Biodiversity

  • Argyll & Bute Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversity Partnership in the area with Scotland’s richest biodiversity
  • Argyll and Bute Environmental Education Forum Active introductions to the environment for people of all ages
  • Argyll Bird Club Info from specialist Argyll bird watchers club
  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (Tobermory-based) Organises researches and annual watches and counts of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters
  • Islay birds Islay bird blog
  • Islay Natural History Trust Focus on Islay’s natural resources and biodiversity
  • Islay Wildscapes Site focusing on wildlife & biodiversity
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Mull Birds Online Specialist site for birders on Mull’s resident and visiting bird population
  • Mull Eagle Watch RSPB site
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull
  • Tracking Mull’s Sea Eagles Interactive satellite tracking of sea eagle chicks