- Mull is one of the best places in Europe to enjoy unique and spectacular views of white tailed sea eagles and other birds of prey
- Jura is one of Scotland’s last wildernesses and there are over 200 people living on the same island as over 5000 deer
- Mount Stuart on Bute, with its extensive gardens and incredible collection of exotic and native flora, is actually one of the world’s great houses.
- The NCR 78 cycle route connection Connel to Ballachullish in North Argyll is arguably one of the most scenic and rewarding cycle tours on the west coast.
- Bonawe in north east Argyll is the most intact charcoal fuelled furnace in the UK and used to churn out cannon balls during the Napoleonic wars.
- Just south of Oban within the space of a few square miles there are three very different glorious gardens – Arduaine, An Cala and Ardmaddy – each rich with seasonal delights.
- Knapdale is home to the recently reintroduced Beavers – nature’s engineers – and they have been gradually transforming the local landscape.
- Ardkinglas at the head of Loch Fyne is home to both the UK’s tallest tree and Europe’s mightiest tree – both of which can be seen any time of year.
- Achamore Garden on the Isle of Gigha have bananas growing outside
- If you climb to the top of Deer Hill near Carradale you won’t just have a panoramic view of Ireland and Ayrshire but may actually hear voices from across Kilbrannan Sound on Arran.
- The view of the Kyles of Bute from A8003 near Tignabruaich is one of Scotland’s iconic coastal views.
- The Three Lochs Way provides a unique walk across the highland Boundary Fault from the gentle pastoral landscapes around Balloch to the scenic drama of mountain, crag and sea loch.
- Puck’s Glen in Argyll Forest Park is often cited as an all-time favourite gorge walk and is only a stone’s throw away from the magnificent Benmore Botanic Gardens
