Lochs & Glens
Lochs and Glens Holidays is a family-owned coach tour and holiday company with hotels around Scotland, with local locations in Argyll’s Ardgartan, Inversnaid, and on the banks of Loch Awe. The coach tour is designed to pick visitors up from the local pick-up points and travel directly to Scotland on one of the coaches to your desired location. These coaches will pass through some of Scotland’s west coasts beauty spots and is a great way to experience the beauty and wilderness of Argyll. Holiday packages include excursions, so be sure to pick the package best catered for your holiday needs. No matter what holiday you pick, Lochs and Glens will be sure to provide you with most of the local surroundings and further afield.
Lochs & Glens Hotel at Ardgartan, Credit: Lochs & Glens
McKinlay Kidd
McKinlay Kidd specialises in creating bespoke, luxury travel experiences across Scotland, and their tours of Argyll & the Isles are no exception. Offering guided trips that include exclusive experiences such as private boat charters and whisky distillery tours, McKinlay Kidd is perfect for travellers seeking a more curated and exclusive adventure. Their tours are highly flexible, allowing you to choose from a range of activities that match your interests, whether that's exploring historical landmarks, wildlife spotting, or even taking a cooking class with local chefs. The high level of personalisation ensures you get an itinerary that’s just right for you, without any of the stress of organising it yourself.
Inveraray Private Hire
Planning a trip to historic Inveraray? Kathy of Inveraray Private Hire can support you in your trip planning as well as transport. Her vehicle is a 7 passenger vehicle with luggage space. So whether you require collection from ferries, airports and railway stations or would like to hire a personal tour guide, Kathy is an excellent choice. Discover more information about her here.
West Coast Motors & Tours
West Coast Motors have been bringing people together for over 100 years and are proud to uphold family values and commitment to serving the local communities, with their local bus services around Argyll & the Isles. West Coast Motors also operate a network of private coach hires across the West Coast of Scotland and beyond, making them one of the most accessible in Argyll. West Coast Tours is a branch of West Coast Motors and offers tours around the Isles, with their most popular one being their Three Isles Tour, which takes visitors to Mull, Iona and Staffa, where you can see the breath-taking beauty of Fingal’s Cave. There is a range of tours which take place across the Isles, and they even have wildlife tours, which include a wildlife cruise, Treshnish Isles and Staffa, perfect for those wanting to see Kittiwakes, Herring Gulls and Puffins!
Photo of Puffins captured on West Coast Tours, Credit: West Coast Tours
Argyll Safaris
Argyll Safaris offer a selection of day, multi-day and bespoke tours throughout Argyll. The private tours are designed to enjoy, educate and inspire, encouraging you to step out of the fast lane and take time to absorb the scenery, embrace the culture and discover the heritage of this region. All this whilst enjoying the comfort of a Land Rover Discovery with your own kilted chauffeur guide. Argyll Safaris can collect you from all Scottish locations including airports. When in Oban, Argyll Safaris will collect and return you from your local hotel or B&B.
The Wild Scot
For adventurers who want a more off-the-beaten-track experience, The Wild Scot offers luxury private driver-guided tours around Scotland. Each tour is bespokely crafted based on your interests and requests – this also includes blue badge travel! So, whether you already have an itinerary in mind or you aren’t really sure where you want to visit – just let Perri, the woman behind The Wild Scot, know your interests and leave the rest to her!
Argyll Bespoke Car Tours
Cameron at Argyll Bespoke Car Tours offers visitors tailor-made experiences covering the west Highlands in Argyll, and other parts of Scotland. Argyll Bespoke Tours takes pride in providing visitors with more time to explore and enjoy the space and scenery Argyll has to offer. Cameron feels it is important for visitors to have a uniquely tailored experience designed to fit the visitor schedule with as little hurry and stress as possible. After all, a holiday is meant for relaxing, and that’s exactly what Argyll Bespoke Car Tours wants to provide for their customers. Points of interest are big on anyone’s list when travelling, Cameron and his team will try their best to accommodate your points of interest and will also provide classic suggestions along with local knowledge to provide for a better-guided experience.
Argyll Bepoke Car Tours ready for the next adventure, Credit: Argyll Bespoke Car Tours
Kathleen Cameron Scottish Tours
Kathleen Cameron Scottish Tours offers a range of tours and itinerary planning for your trip around Scotland, with a special focus on Argyll & the Isles. Kathleen provides private tours for independent travellers, and personalised driver tours in modern vehicles to large parties wanting coach hire. She also caters tours for those both English and Spanish speaking, those searching for an Island-hopping experience and offers film location scouting, blue badge travel and much more.
Heathery Heights
Heathery Heights provides a different type of tour. Heather offers bespoke guided walks and tailored outdoor experiences for small groups and individuals interested in the outdoors. Experiences include hill walking, and autumn to spring sunset walks, and has a range of educational experiences too. Learn about wild foods and where to find them, stories of the ancient past and the geology that shaped the land you stand on, and the basic navigation and hill skills any keen hill walker would need to know when adventuring out. There is so much that Argyll has to offer, with wonderful wildlife and stunning scenery, it’s great to have someone guide you along with your experience who knows the local areas and spots to capture these views. Be sure to try something new and immerse yourself in this activity with like-minded individuals.
Heathery Heights Guided Walk Experience, Credit: Heathery Heights
Islay Encounters with Nature
For a more immersive and nature-focused experience, Islay Encounters with Nature provides an exceptional way to explore the island of Islay, known for its stunning coastal landscapes and abundant wildlife. The tours focus on the natural world, offering birdwatching opportunities and the chance to see marine wildlife, including seals, otters, and even dolphins. Led by knowledgeable local guides, these tours allow you to learn about the delicate ecosystems that thrive on Islay, all while soaking in the island’s peaceful beauty. If you’re a nature enthusiast, this guided experience will ensure you make the most of your visit to Islay, with expert insights that you wouldn’t get on your own.
