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This page is dedicated to the glorious Cowal peninsula. Like us to get travel tips from locals & inspiration for your trip to this magical place.

Rich in heritage, wildlife & culture Cowal has a wide range of activities, attractions and accommodation on offer. The area boasts spectacular highland hills, ancient forests, dramatic glens and lochs offering a welcome escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. And all of this is just an hour and a half from Glasgow. But for somewhere that is so easy to get to and with so much to offer,

the peninsular is still relatively unknown. ‘Visit Cowal’ represents around 70 local businesses who are passionate about the area, who are determined to raise awareness of it and also to protect its special qualities – its magnificent landscape, unique heritage and lively communities. This page is run by Chrissie Fleming who works in the area, with support from a wide network of knowledgeable organisations, energetic businesses, voluntary groups and Cowal enthusiasts.

14/06/2021

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22/05/2021

Always a favourite stop on Argyll’s Secret Coast to admire this spectacular view.

📸ASCH

20/05/2021

My Favourite Spot

“Although the hide is shut I was still able to enjoy the squirrels and birds through the wicker fence - one of my most favourite areas of the gardens. “

Caroline Le Good Morgan

We love our red squirrels and your brilliant photos. We hope to see you soon, thank you.

Where's your favourite spot?

Email [email protected]

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Discover Scottish Gardens
Saving Scotland's Red Squirrels
Visit Cowal
Argyll and the Isles Apps
Wild About Argyll

19/05/2021

Beautiful 🌸🍃

19/05/2021

It’s a beautiful morning at The Blairmore......

Open from 9.30 am, look forward to seeing you soon.

Wild About Argyll

18/05/2021

14/05/2021

12/05/2021

🍰🍾 AFTERNOON TEA 🍰🍾

Now available to book in the Clyde Suite Lounge & Highland Mary Beer Garden from 12pm-4pm daily.

Advanced booking by phone 24 hours prior is required.

Serving a selection of sandwiches (vegetarian & gluten free options available), homemade cakes and scones with jam & clotted cream

Prices are based on 2 people sharing:
- £19.95 with tea/coffee
- £24.95 with a glass of Prosecco each (outdoor only until 17th May)
- £39.95 with a glass of Champagne each (outdoor only until 17th May)

Bookings by phone only - 01369702059

We are operating to current Covid-19 guidelines.

03/05/2021

03/05/2021

🥳 IT’S OPEN!! 🥳

The place you need to be this summer to have those long overdue catch ups with friends & family 🥰
We have been blown away with the lovely feedback we have had since our new beer garden opened on Saturday. This photo was moments before we opened and there wasn’t a spare table all day. For that we are extremely grateful.

Open daily from 12pm serving food and drinks 🍻🥂🍔🍟🍕☕️

Thank you all for your continued support. ❤️

Operating to covid safety guidelines. For all enquiries, please call us on 01369 702059

’sOnInDunoon

26/04/2021

26/04/2021

25/04/2021

Our Coffee Shop opens tomorrow. No booking required. We can't wait to see you all again. 😍

19/04/2021

It's today and not long until our residents can come and make use of our amazing bike hire service.

The open spaces around Portavadie make it the perfect place to explore by bike.

We have a fabulous range of Scott Mountain Bikes for our residents to hire during their stay - they can choose a full day or a half day.

Half day - £10 per bike
Full day - £15 per bike

During your stay pop into main reception to hire your bike, we can also advise on the best routes for different abilities.

# Wild About Argyll

16/04/2021

Benmore Botanic Garden open daily from 10am.

Welcome back.

https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/benmore-botanic-garden/

Image: Early April, Paul Ashton

14/04/2021

Beautiful, thank you for sharing.🌺

07/04/2021

From its pinky white flowers to its dark green leaves with a wonderful rusty indumentum, April flowering Rhododendron fulvum ssp. fulvum is looking stunning.

Welcome back to Benmore Botanic Garden.

https://www.rbge.org.uk/visit/benmore-botanic-garden/

05/04/2021

Who’s missing this view? Not long now! 🤞

25/02/2021

Leucojum aestivum, lovely, delicate and a touch earlier than anticipated the crisp white flowers of the summer snowflake enjoy the moist soil conditions by the pond @ Benmore Botanic Garden

Sharing our treasures with you.

17/02/2021

Beautiful Benmore Botanic Gardens.

“No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.”
-Hal Borland-

Spring is on its way!

Discover Scottish Gardens
Visit Cowal
Wild About Argyll

03/02/2021

Our favourite spot too.. 😍

My Favourite Spot

“I come to Argyll on my holidays (usually at least twice a year) and always come to Benmore so very much missing it at the moment.” Robyn, Oxford.

Thanks to Robyn who takes us back to summer days by the pond.

Where's your favourite spot?

Email [email protected]

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Dawyck Botanic Garden
Logan Botanic Garden
Discover Scottish Gardens
Visit Cowal

02/02/2021

We can’t wait to see the beautiful Rhododendrons in flower.🌺

Waiting for spring.

We just love the beautiful deep pink buds of Rhododendron oreodoxa var. fargesii.

Flowers early spring @ Benmore Botanic Garden

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Discover Scottish Gardens
Visit Cowal
Argyll Holidays

27/01/2021

My Favourite Spot

“The Condor nestling up in the hills with the views all around, such a peaceful heavenly place. There are many other wonderful places too I could pick but the Condor I think is my favourite.” John Scott.
Thanks to John for sharing this serene image taken last year Botanic Garden

Where's your favourite spot?

Email your favourite to [email protected]

21/01/2021

13/01/2021

Beautiful images of Cowal Peninsula, West Coast Scotland.

13/01/2021

Winter Wonderland at Benmore Botanic Gardens.🌿

13/01/2021

Beautiful Loch Eck, Cowal Peninsula. We can’t wait to welcome you all back when it’s safe. 😍

📸CFleming

12/01/2021

Our Choice
Redwood Avenue, Benmore Botanic Garden
Sharing our favourite images with you.

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http://www.visitcowal.co.uk/

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