Download these PDF guides & apps, that showcase some of Argyll & the Isle's fantastic locations, and discover more!
They are designed to inspire and provide you with inside tips and advice on what to see, as well as highlighting areas of special interest. The Guides provide lots of information and inspiration about activities and areas of interest, from golf and watersports to prehistoric history and castles, tempting you to dig deeper and get more from your visit to Argyll & the Isles.
Dunoon Forward is your on-the-move heritage guide to the Dunoon area. Featuring over 50 locations, 5 trails and a host of family friendly activities that create a fun way to explore Dunoon and the coastal communities of Bullwood, Kirn and Hunters Quay.
Dunoon Forward has been developed in collaboration with local people and organisations, who have co-created content and shared fascinating insights into the social and cultural history of place. You can follow trails or simply use Dunoon Forward as a digital guide to the heritage of Dunoon, Kirn, Bullwood, Hunter’s Quay and Sandbank.
Dunoon Forward apps are packed full of images and information about historic features ranging from monuments and buildings to more hidden local sites.
Learn about Dunoon Castle and the story behind the striking Castle House. Read the shocking story of the bloody Dunoon Massacre. Discover our lost coastal Lidos, the history of local piers and the complex history of the Jim Crow rock. Find out about the boat builders of Sandbank and the community’s many connections to the sea, including some of the rich history of war time operations on Holy Loch and the American Years.
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Discover Campbeltown features heritage, whisky, cycling and walking trails around the town centre and surrounding area and complements existing walking tours available in the summer months.
This app has been developed and produced with support from local people and community groups, includes:
Walking and Cycling guides
A Whisky Trail
A family quiz and scavenger hunt for all ages.
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The Discover Rothesay app offers a series of self-guided walking and cycling trails to guide you through the islands unique blend of built heritage, breath-taking landscapes and stunning seascapes.
Read and listen to a series of locally curated stores about the islands past along the way, and visit special sites to unlock AR views of the town in the past.
Challenge yourself to some family fun by spotting all 50 of our hidden Eye Spy locations.
Be inspired to get moving with our curated guide to time, distance, step count and calorie burn for each walk.
Hop on your bike (or hire one!) and enjoy the wider island landscape.
Cycling and walking trails have been designed to offer a series of options for different fitness, mobility and age levels – you decide what you want to tackle next! Or walk your own path, and explore some of the 40 plus locations how you decide.
KEY FEATURES
6 Self-Guided interactive walking trails.
7 Self-guided interactive cycling trails.
Fun family challenges to spot features in and around the town
Links to local visitor information resources.
App works offline - browse through the app as normal if you don’t have a data package and for areas where connectivity is poor.
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ECHO Trails showcases and highlights a number of historic landmarks around the east Cowal peninsula as well as walks and other activities. The trails and landmarks encompass the shores of Loch Eck, Holy Loch, Loch Long and Loch Goil and include places of interest in Kilmun, Blairmore, Strone, Ardentinny and Lochgoilhead.
From Vikings to Victorians, this small corner of Cowal is rich in history dating back over 3000 years with the ECHO Trails seeking to bring this heritage to life.
East Cowal is a gateway to the Scottish Highlands and just 90 minutes from Glasgow and the central belt by road or ferry. There’s so much to see, do, eat and drink in this spectacular part of Argyll.
Discover Helensburgh is your opportunity to find out some fascinating facts about Helensburgh and the surrounding area through a series of self-guided trails.
Featuring over 50 places of interest, 8 self-guided trails and family fun activities this is your active travel guide to Helensburgh and its surroundings.
Follow a trail to discover the history behind some key buildings, places and the people who helped to shape Helensburgh into the vibrant place it is today. View the rich selection of historical photographs and images to see how some familiar places once looked.
The type of trails featured range from relatively flat routes along the waterfront through to more challenging routes that cross moorland and high ground. The trails have not been graded, however each trail page includes information on the trail and its terrain to allow you to decide whether or not the trail is suitable for you.
Key Features
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