Firwood

26/08/2024

Count down to the games. Have you go your tickets yet?

Follow The Cowal Gathering and keep up to date with all the latest news and information.

26/08/2024

We have some dates available in September/October.

Bookings viacottages. Com

26/08/2024

Dates available Sept/oct

Green dates on the calendar are fully booked.

26/08/2024

We have had a cancellation. Now available 20 September until 28 September.

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20/08/2024

Entry tickets for this year's event are available online at cowalgathering.com or from our ticket office which opens on Thursday 29th August at Dunoon Stadium.

Friday night Gig at the Gathering tickets are available online at cowalgathering.com

19/08/2024

Good morning 😊.

We are dog friendly inside and out. 🐶🐕.

So please don't leave them on the car. Free dog treats for good doggies. 🐶

Don't leave your pooch out, we cook dogs fresh for your fur baby. 🥣. Gluten free dogs breakfast also available.

See you soon

11/08/2024

We have had a busy season so far. 😊.

Lovely surprise gifts left for us and doggies from our latest guest who stayed with us for 2 weeks. Thank you.

We have a few dates left. Bookings on cottages. Com.

18/06/2024

VisitScotland boost helps bring history to life at Historic Kilmun

‘Bring to life’ is the message from Historic Kilmun as the venue, dubbed the ‘Rosslyn of the west’, retained its four star tourist rating as part of VisitScotland’s Quality Assurance (QA) scheme.

David Adams McGilp, Regional Director for VisitScotland said: “Historic Kilmun is a fascinating attraction in & Isles, steeped in history as the burial site for the Dukes and Earls of Argyll, Chiefs of the , who played a central role throughout the centuries in . It is also the final resting place for , Britain’s first female doctor.


“We know our ancient heritage is one of the key reasons visitors choose Scotland and by providing a high-quality visitor experience, Historic is supporting tourism in the region and our national ambition of making Scotland a world-class destination,” he added.


VisitScotland’s QA scheme has been running since 1985. Since then, it has successfully evolved and adapted to change. From the introduction of “star” gradings (replacing the previous crown scheme) and embedding user generated content to introducing sustainability criteria and adding Taste Our Best into the fold.

In February 2024, VisitScotland announced a change to the way they provide advice to businesses, moving to a digital-first approach. The scheme will come to an end on 31 March 2025.

Jennifer Bryson, a trustee with Historic Kilmun, commented “All of the volunteers and tour guides at Historic Kilmun are delighted that we’ve secured our position as one of the top attractions in the area.

“The achievement is down to the selfless commitment of our team of volunteers and the many visitors we get through our doors throughout the tourist season.



“Alongside the likes of Benmore Botanic Garden, Castle House Museum, Wreckspeditions and other landmarks, there’s a lot of history, heritage and nature to explore in this wonderful part of the world.



“Whether it’s our rare water-powered organ, stunning Stephen Adam designed stained glass windows or the Campbell Clan mausoleum, a visit to Historic Kilmun really does bring history to life,” added Jennifer Bryson.

Banners, posters and postcard flyers carrying the message "Bring history to life" are being distributed to venues and accommodation providers across and the peninsula. Please get in touch if you'd like some flyers.

05/06/2024

For our guests, worth a visit and within walking distance. 😊

A new promotional postcard flyer for Historic Kilmun that's aimed at hotels, guest houses and B&Bs across the peninsula

27/05/2024

Good morning, we welcomed new guests this weekend. 😊.

Hope they have some good weather during their stay. 🌞

15/05/2024

Wow woke up this morning to this beauty. Spirit of adventure. Let's hope the passengers are having a great adventure. ❤️

12/05/2024

Hens out and about, free ranging. 🐔🐔.

Happy hens = tasty eggs 🥚😋.

Our hens are pets only ❤️❤️.

06/05/2024

Good morning 😊.

Bookings can be made via cottages. Com

Enjoy your bank Holiday weekend.

06/05/2024

We have been on a couple of these trips and they have been wonderful. We highly recommend for our guests 😊.

23/04/2024

Dates are filling up fast we have a few dates in May left.
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16/04/2024

With 3,723 km of coastline there's no better way to explore our coastline than with a boat trip 🚤 🌊 Here are some of our top boat trips for you to try 👇

🚤 Seafari Adventures (Oban) – A brilliant marine wildlife tour operator near Oban
🚤 Puffer Steamboat Holidays – Join the last steam-powered Clyde Puffer, near Crinan
🚤 Bute Boat Tours Ltd – Discover the Kyles of Bute and beyond
🚤 Wreckspeditions – Head out on bespoke RIB tours or join a diving adventure, Dunoon
🚤 Boat Trips Helensburgh– A fantastic way to make the most out of your visit to Helensburgh

Looking for more details? Head to our website to discover more boat trips across Argyll & the Isles 👇
https://hubs.li/Q02sFQbC0

03/04/2024

Local museum for a visit

01/04/2024

Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula have so many beautiful places to walk and explore. Walking the dog, entertaining the small ones in school holidays or taking a day off work, we are spoilt for choice locally. You don't need to go far to explore shorelines, find forest walks and hill paths or simply enjoy the views along the promenade. We all have a favourite, comment below and tell us yours.

To find out more, you can use these local websites to find trails and walks:
https://echotrails.org/
https://www.explorecowal.com

These two websites are also a good resource:
https://www.alltrails.com/scotland/argyll-and-bute/dunoon/walking
https://www.walkhighlands.co.uk/argyll/cowal.shtml

20/02/2024

Our main town Dunoon is a 15 minute journey by car. You will find shops and two supermarkets for your convenience.

16/01/2024

We hope you all had a good christmas and new year. It seems so far away now!

Business is back to usual. We have guests in just now. From Monday the apartment is available. We have bookings coming in fast.

Bookings can be made on
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10/12/2023

Christmas and new year is fully booked. We have some availability in January

24/07/2023

Benmore Botanic Garden is just a few miles drive the house and well worth a visit.

Have a wander around the gardens, we visited the fernery today on a rare day off.

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23/07/2023

The best restaurant in the area for a drink and a bite to eat.

It can get busy so best to pre book.

No need to book for this night...

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21/07/2023

Great view from the doctors surgery. If you need medical attention during your stay. The doctors surgery is 1.3 miles away, a 3 minute drive. The staff at the surgery are amazing.

07/07/2023

Loving the different colours of roses we have in the garden.

26/06/2023

That's us now fully booked for July. 😎😎

We have a few dates left in August. Bookings can be made on cottages website.

https://www.cottages.com/cottages/firwood-apartment-uk10442

15/06/2023

Cracking view from the apartment.
We are fully booked for June but have a few dates left in July.

Come and visit stunning Argyll

14/06/2023

13/06/2023

A past cloudy but nice day in Kilmun