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Culture, history, festivals and some of the most amazing produce in the UK await in this timeless area of Scotland with fresh seafood from the Loch Fyne area accessible through the Seafood Trail, stunning walks throughout Kintyre with amazing views and landscape on the Kintyre Way and the unique blend and taste of whisky throughout the highlands and islands.

There is so much to discover and so much to do here on the west coast that it is not something you can do in a two weeks, or even three, in fact many visitors return year upon year and explore new sections of the area from all over the world.

The highlands and islands are popular with many Scandinavian, German and other international visitors with the malt whiskies being one of the prime reasons for visiting the area. Other attractions include the stunning landscapes and clean air, professional and courteous hospitality and a superb blend of traditional and modern culture.

The highlands and islands include areas such as Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Kintyre and the islands such as Mull, Islay, Gigha and Jura which are all accessible by reliable and regular ferry travel.

Accommodation

The quality of accommodation throughout the west coast is very good indeed with many of the accommodation providers overlooking water, whether it is a natural harbour like Tarbert, or perhaps sandy cove such as Dunvalanree, or alternatively with a section of private beach on the water's edge such as West Loch Shores Brenfield.

Due to the high volume of tourism, most if not all accommodation is kept exceptionally clean, and redecorated each year maintaining the high quality and cleanliness. Places such as Inveraray and Tarbert paint their buildings on the outside each year too*.

Food

Loch Fyne and the coastal areas of Kintyre and west Argyll are well known for the fresh high quality seafood and shellfish landed, with Tarbert having no less than two restaurants and six hotels all specialising in seafood cuisine, but also supplying dishes made with fresh local produce.

Other places like Oban and of course the wonderful Tayvallich Inn are also renowned for their amazing seafood cuisine. For the best in seafood cuisine have a look at the Seafood Trail website by selecting the link on the left hand side, experience the wonderful tastes they can offer.

Festivals and Entertainment

The west coast and the highlands and islands are also well known for the large amount of festivals and traditional cultural events from such things as Highland Games, music festivals to the unusual historic seafood festival held in Tarbert every year.

There are also many other small, medium and large events such as the Cowal Games, Mull Of Kintyre Music Festival and much more throughout the highlands for you to enjoy.

Coming Soon

Lots more information on what to see and do in the west of Scotland including events and much much more.

LAST UPDATED 26th January 2008.