Achnabreck Cup And Ring Marks	Lochgilphead	Prehistoric Site
The exposed crest of a rocky ridge with well-preserved cup and ring marks of early prehistoric date.

Ardchattan Priory & Gardens	Connel, Oban	Priory
The ruins of a Valliscaulian priory founded in 1230 and later converted to secular use.

Ardgartan Visitor Centre	Arrochar	Visitor Centre
Ardgartan Visitor Centre accessed from the A83 round the head of Loch Long from Arrochar to Ardgartan. Walking, cycling, wildlife "The Cobbler" and lots more.

Ardkinglas Estate	Cairndow	Walk
Short and long, on the level or up in the hills, a variety of walks on the estate.

Ardkinglas House	Cairndow	Historic House
Built in 1907 and considered to be the masterpiece of Sir Robert Lorimer, one of Scotland's finest architects. Tours by arrangement.

Ardkinglas Woodland Garden	Cairndow	Garden
Home to a number of champion trees and exotic rhododendrons, Ardkinglas is a woodland garden to discover. Attractive to the horticulturist and amateur gardener alike.

Arduaine Garden	Arduaine	Garden
The garden will surprise and delight garden visitors all year round. This south-facing garden on the Sound of Jura benefits from the warming effect of the North Atlantic Drift and this produces some spectacular displays. Proximity to the sea allows the cultivation of many rare and tender plants from around the globe, with the emphasis on South America and East Asia. The renowned rhododendrons attract enthusiasts from far and wide, and azaleas, magnolias and many other shrubs and trees fill the garden with scent and colour. Blue Tibetan poppies, Chatham Island forget-me-nots and giant Himalayan lilies are just part of the perennial collection, flowering well into autumn; palms and tree ferns add to the sense of the exotic.

Ballygowan Cup And Ring Marks	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
Cup and ring marks on natural rock faces, of early prehistoric date.

Baluachraig Cup And Ring Marks	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
Several groups of early pre-historic cup and ring marks on natural rock faces.

Bonawe Iron Furnace	Bonawe	Ironworks
The most complete charcoal-fuelled ironworks in Britain, Bonawe was founded in 1753. Displays bring to life the industrial heritage of the area and illustrate how pig iron was made.

Burg	Isle of Mull	Coast
If you want to get away from it all, Burg is a great place to go. Known as ‘The Wilderness’, this remote corner of south-west Mull is exposed to the full force of the Atlantic weather. But the beautiful wild scenery is also home to important populations of plants and insects, including the rare slender Scotch burnet moth.

Cairnbaan Cup And Ring Marks	Cairnbaan	Prehistoric Site
Cup and ring marks on a natural rock surface of Bronze Age date.

Canna	Canna	Island
A visit to Canna, the most westerly of the Small Isles, is a tonic for the soul. Approaching the island’s buttressed cliffs aboard the ferry, there’s a sense of the pressures of mainland life slowly releasing their grip. A small farming and crofting community still occupies this tiny island just 5 miles long and 1¼ miles wide, while archaeological evidence places people here as far back as the 5th millennium BC.

Carnasserie Castle	Kilmartin	Castle
A handsome combined tower house and hall, home of John Carswell, first Protestant Bishop of the Isles and translator of the first book printed in Gaelic. Very fine architectural details of the late 16th century.

Castle Sween	Knapdale	Castle
This is one of the earliest castles in Scotland, dating to the 12th century. Later towers were built in addition to now vanished wooden structures.

Comann Eachdraidh Lios Mor	Isle of Lismore	Historic House
This typical 'cotter's - house (circa 18th/19th Century) celebrated its rebirth on the 19th August 2002. Faithfully rebuilt, it is a look back in time at our islands past and an illustration of the traditional skills which many islanders have.

Dunadd Fort	Kilmichael Glassary	Prehistoric Site
This spectacular site has been occupied since the Iron Age. The well-preserved hill fort was a stronghold of Dalriada, the kingdom of the Scotti. On top of the hill there are two footprints, a boar and an ogham inscription have been carved into the natural rock.

Dunchraigaig Cairn	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
A Bronze Age cairn excavated in the last century.

Dunstaffnage Castle	Dunbeg, Oban	Castle
Built before 1275 on a huge rock overlooking the Firth of Lorn, Dunstaffnage was the mighty stronghold of the MacDougalls. The castle, with its huge curtain wall, was captured by Robert the Bruce in 1309 and remained in royal possession for some years. Dunstaffnage became the temporary prison of Flora MacDonald in 1746.

Glebe Cairn, Kilmartin	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
An early Bronze Age burial cairn, one element of the line of five large burial cairns along the valley floor, forming a linear cemetery.

Hebredian Whale and Dolphin Trust	Tobermory, Isle of Mull	Boat Trip - Cruise
HWDT is dedicated to the conservation, through research and education, of cetaceans. Participate in Surveys aboard our research yacht or volunteer with our education programs.

Iona	Isle of Iona	Island
With its stunning landscape of white sandy beaches and dramatic changing light, Iona is one of the most sacred sites in Britain. It was here in AD 563 that St Columba and his followers arrived from Ireland to spread the gospel throughout Scotland and northern England. Iona is still a centre for Christian pilgrimage, and its atmosphere of spirituality and the sense of serenity continue to inspire visitors and those who still live and work on the island.

Iona Abbey	Isle of Iona	Cathedral - Abbey
Iona Abbey is one of Scotland’s most historic and sacred sites. The abbey was founded by St Columba and his Irish followers in AD 563. As a celebrated focus for Christian pilgrimage, Iona retains its spiritual atmosphere and remains an enduring symbol of worship. The abbey church was restored at the beginning of the 20th century, whilst work on restoring the living accommodation began in 1938, following the foundation of the Iona Community. Today, the Iona Community continues the tradition of worship first established by St Columba 1450 years ago.

Iona Nunnery	Isle of Iona	Nunnery
One of the best-preserved medieval nunnery churches in the British Isles. Iona is renowned the world over for its medieval Benedictine abbey, founded around 1200 by Reginald, son of the great Somerled ‘King of the Isles’. Less well known is the island’s Augustinian nunnery, founded at the same time by the same Lord Reginald. This is a pity, for the well-tended ruin on the edge of the island’s port, Baile Mòr, is one of the best-preserved medieval nunneries in the British Isles. The nuns on Iona followed the teaching of St Augustine of Hippo, in Egypt. They wore black habits, and their church was locally called an eaglais dhubh (‘the black church’).

Keills Chapel	Keillmore	Chapel
A small West Highland chapel housing a collection of 12th-century grave slabs and early medieval sculpture, including the Keills Cross.

Kilberry Sculptured Stones	Kilberry Castle	Stones
A collection of late-medieval sculptured stones gathered from the Kilberry estate.

Kilchurn Castle	Dalmally	Castle
Kilchurn has a four-storey tower built in the mid 15th century by Sir Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy. Much enlarged in 1693, it incorporates the first purpose-built barracks in Scotland. The substantial ruins are some of the most picturesque in the country with spectacular views down Loch Awe.

Kildalton Cross	Port Ellen, Isle of Islay	Stone Cross
The finest intact high cross in Scotland carved in the late 8th century.

Kilmartin Sculptured Stones	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
Over two dozen carved West Highland grave slabs, now housed in a former mausoleum and the graveyard. Parish church contains early medieval and medieval crosses.

Kilmichael Glassary Cup And Ring Marks	Kilmichael Glassary	Prehistoric Site
Early prehistoric cup and ring carvings on a natural rock outcrop.

Kilmodan Sculptured Stones	Clachan of Glendaruel	Prehistoric Site
A group of West Highland carved grave slabs exhibited in a burial aisle within Kilmodan churchyard. Surrounding woodlands support many ferns and mosses. Bats, red squirrels, otters and golden eagles can be spottted in the area.

Kilmory Knap Chapel	Kilmory
A small medieval chapel with a collection of typical West Highland grave slabs and some early medieval sculpture. In the church is Macmillan’s Cross, a splendid piece of medieval carving.

Maclean's Cross	Isle of Iona	Stone Cross
A fine 15th-century free-standing cross. It stands beside the ancient Sràid nan Marbh (‘street of the dead’), at a point where it met another track leading up from Port Ronain, ‘St Ronan’s Port’, where the modern pier is. We can picture pilgrims filing up from the boats and pausing to say a prayer here before moving on up the road to their final destination, the famous abbey and St Columba’s shrine.

Mingulay, Berneray and Pabbay	Mingulay, Berneray and Pabbay	Island
Wandering among the abandoned settlements on this remote group islands is an evocative reminder of those who once lived here. The last of the inhabitants left in 1912, leaving behind a precarious existence based on crofting, fishing and fowling.

Nether Largie Cairns	Kilmartin	Prehistoric Site
One Neolithic and two Bronze Age cairns. Access within the chamber of the north cairn, to see the axe carvings on a cist slab inside. These are all in the line of five large burial cairns along the valley floor, known as the linear cemetery.

Old Byre Heritage Centre, The	Dervaig, Isle of Mull	Heritage Centre
Covering the history, wildlife, flowers & fish of Mull by exhibits & models. Wildlife film Wednesdays, Fridays & Sundays. History film Thursdays & Saturdays.

Ri Cruin Cairn	Slockavullin	Prehistoric Site
A Bronze Age burial cairn with the covering removed to reveal three massive cists. There are axe heads carved on one of the cist slabs. This cairn is the southernmost cairn of the linear cemetery.

Rothesay Castle	Rothesay	Castle
Rothesay Castle is unique among Scottish castles, both for its early date and for its circular form. It is also famous for its long and close association with the Stewarts – hereditary high stewards until 1371, and thereafter the royal dynasty. From them is descended Charles, Prince of Wales and Duke of Rothesay. Rothesay had a remarkable early history. It was built by Walter, 3rd High Steward (1204–41) as a bulwark against the Norwegians. The kings of Norway twice besieged and took it, in 1230 and 1263. The Stewarts took steps to prevent the castle falling into enemy hands ever again by adding four formidable projecting towers. But it was never again put to the test. Later in its history, the Stewarts added the great gatehouse. In the 19th century, the Crichton Stuarts, Marquesses of Bute, restored the ruined castle to its present appearance.

Seafreedom Kayak	Connel, Oban	Water Sports
Sea kayak trips and coaching for individuals or small groups. Every skill level catered for from complete beginner to expert.

Sealife Adventures	Isle of Seil	Boat Trip - Cruise
Whale watching boat trips from the mainland, near Oban. Scotland's most powerful charter boat with charming wildlife guide and owner/skipper with 20 years experience.

Shian Wood	Benderloch	Walk
Shian Wood has a beautiful setting on a peninsula on the south shore of Loch Creran, and is a good example of the woods of the west coast of Scotland. Species - Buzzard, woodcock, redstart and sedge warbler. Roe deer. Marsh fritillary, Scotch argus and speckled wood butterflies, and the narrow-bordered bee hawk moth.

Skipness Castle & Chapel	Skipness	Castle
Skipness Castle stands on the east side of the Kintyre peninsula with wonderful views over to the Isle of Arran. First construction was in the early 1200s, with many later additions and fortifications in the 13th, 14th and 16th centuries, eventually being abandoned in the 17th century. In the late 1200s or early 1300s Kilbrannan Chapel (St Brendan's Chapel) was constructed on the nearby shoreline. There are a number of ancient burial slabs in the surrounding graveyard.

St Blane's Church, Kingarth	Kingarth, Isle of Bute	Church
A 12th-century Romanesque chapel set within an early Christian monastery.

St Columba Centre	Fionnphort, Isle of Mull	Visitor Centre
A modern interpretation centre focusing on the life and work of St Columba and the religious community he founded on Iona in 563.

St Mary's Chapel	Rothesay	Church
The late-medieval remains of the chancel of the Parish Church of St Mary. The property has been re-roofed to protect its fine tombs.

Staffa	Staffa, Isle of Mull	Coast
Despite being only half a mile long and quarter of a mile wide, and completely uninhabited, Staffa has been a source of inspiration for countless visiting artists over the centuries. The island is famous for its distinctive stepped basalt columns, created when the lava from volcanic eruptions cooled many millions of years ago. These columns form the cathedral-like structure of Fingal’s Cave, immortalised by Mendelssohn in his celebrated Hebrides overture. Other famous visitors to the island have included Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the artist J M W Turner, and poets and writers Keats, Wordsworth, Tennyson and Sir Walter Scott.

Temple Wood Stone Circles	Slockavullin	Prehistoric Site
A circle of upright stones, and the remains of an earlier circle. Dating to about 3000 BC and in use for at least 1000 years.

The Tree Shop	Cairndow	Garden Centre
Fantastic selection of trees, shrubs and plants, including native and also rare varieties. Unusual, distinctive gifts. Cafe serving real food to take away