Title: Visit Argyll and Bute: Best of Argyll and Bute Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Argyll and Bute Hotels](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Hotel-Destinations)[Vacation Rentals in Argyll and Bute](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Vacation-Rental-Destinations)[Argyll and Bute Flights](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Flight-Destinations)[Things to do in Argyll and Bute](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Argyll and Bute Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Destinations-In-Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Car-Rental-Destinations)[Argyll and Bute Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Argyll-And-Bute.d6051144.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Argyll and Bute ## Scotland ![Oban featuring a house](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138199-Oban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oban which includes a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138210-Oban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Argyll and Bute featuring a lake or waterhole](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/209000/209905-Argyll-And-Bute.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Argyll and Bute](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138187-Oban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Oban which includes a coastal town](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/138000/138208-Oban.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) #### Whisky and wilderness dominate the spectacular west coast of Scotland in a region made up of dramatic peninsulas and breathtaking islands. Revel in the stunning scenery and rich Scottish culture of Argyll and Bute, a famously beautiful region on Scotland’s west coast. The area is famed for its archipelago of dramatic, windswept islands, charming towns and a huge collection of world-famous whisky distilleries. Start your journey in the mainland towns of Argyll and Bute. [Oban](https://www.expedia.ca/Oban.d9144.Destination-Travel-Guides) features a famous whisky distillery, a harbor with boats to the islands and a popular aquarium. Explore the ruins of Dunollie Castle and take a trip to the Falls of Lora, a set of tidal rapids on Loch Etive. Tranquil Campbeltown lies toward the bottom of the Kintyre Peninsula. The sheltered town offers a quiet beach, three celebrated distilleries and boating excursions for fishing and wildlife watching. Visit Inveraray, which is further up the peninsula, to see a vast castle and historic jail. Argyll and Bute is alive with wildlife. Its countryside and coastline feature some of the best places for seeing golden eagles, whales, dolphins, red deer and otters. Join one of the walking trails around Loch Lomond and the Trossachs for some of the best hikes in the country. Tour the picturesque islands of Argyll and Bute. The [Isle of Mull](https://www.expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Mull.d6131921.Destination-Travel-Guides) is famed for the storybook port town of [Tobermory](https://www.expedia.ca/Tobermory.d182831.Destination-Travel-Guides) and castles such as [Duart](https://www.expedia.ca/Duart-Castle-Isle-Of-Mull.d6092989.Vacation-Attraction) and Glengorm. Join pilgrims on a trip to Iona, a crucial location in Scotland’s religious history. The island of Islay is most famous for its whiskies it even counts as a separate whisky-making region. Tour the distilleries of Lagavulin, Bowmore and Laphroaig, among many others, to sample the famous spirits of the island that come with a distinctly peaty flavor. Head to Argyll and Bute by train, traveling on the famously scenic rail routes that lead to Oban’s station. Oban is then your gateway to most of the islands. Summer is the best season for weather and wildlife, but it is also when the region welcomes the most tourists. Head to one of the smaller islands, such as Tiree or Bute, to find a quiet escape at any time of year. ### Popular cities in Argyll and Bute [ObanKnown for Friendly people, Ferries and boats and Islands](https://expedia.ca/Oban.dx9144) This waterfront town offers a range of typical Scottish delights, including a famous distillery, evocative castle ruins and dramatic, wild landscapes. ## Reasons to visit - Oban Distillery - Ganavan Sands - Connel Bridge [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Oban.dx9144)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Oban-Hotels.d9144.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Isle of MullKnown for Islands, Ferries and boats and Ports](https://expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Mull.dx6131921) Explore an island fringed by rugged basalt crags and white-sand beaches, where brightly colored waterfront cottages and medieval castles stand watch over the sea. ## Reasons to visit - Duart Castle - Calgary Bay Beach - Glengorm Castle [Explore city](https://expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Mull.dx6131921)[Find hotels](https://expedia.ca/Isle-Of-Mull-Hotels.d6131921.Travel-Guide-Hotels) [Islay IslandKnown for Bars, Islands and Gardens](https://expedia.ca/Islay-Island.dx1591) ## Reasons to visit - 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