Arts and Culture
Step back in time and discover Scotland’s rural history at Auchindrain, the most complete and well-preserved example of a Scottish Highland farm township. Vividly imagine life in the old Highlands as you walk through the settlement and see how ordinary people lived and worked. For further information visit their website
Lachan Trust
Old Castle Lachlan provides plenty of activities, attractions, walks and history for a great family day out. Any funds raise are used to preserve the castle
Mount Stuart House & Garden
Taking a moment to absorb the sheer beauty of the building is an unforgettable part of the Mount Stuart experience. And that’s before you’ve stepped through the door. Then there are the gardens set against a striking Firth of Clyde backdrop, our 300 acres of gardens boast arboricultural and horticultural collections of global significance. As well there is a diverse arts programme for all imaginations.
Lorn Natural History Group
LNHG is an active and friendly local natural history group based within the Lorn region of Argyll. It holds regular walks, talks and events for our members and the public. Saturday field trips are normally open to members and non-members alike. They are a great way to explore new sites and improve your identification skills, as well as meeting like-minded people. There are monthly talks all year round, normally on the second Tuesday of each month. These are held alternately in Seil and Oban.
Mount Stuart House
Taking a moment to absorb the sheer beauty of the building is an unforgettable part of the Mount Stuart experience. And that’s before you’ve stepped through the door. Inside, design inspired by astrology, art and mythology dazzles. See a map of the stars on the ceiling of the Marble Hall. Take the spiral staircase to what is believed to be the world’s first domestic heated swimming pool. This house is filled with innovations – from an early telephone system to the Victorian passenger lift.
Rothesay Pavilion
Rothesay Pavilion is an A listed building of national and international architectural importance. It is undergoing a complete refurbishment. For more information visit their website
Environmental Campaigning
Friends of Loch Etive (FOLE) is a community based conservation charity which aims to preserve, protect and support Loch Etive and its surrounding landscape. Campaigning against the industrialisation of Loch Etive and the resulting damage done to the loch and its surroundings. The dramatic increase in fish farming over recent years threatens the local wildlife, particularly the stocks of wild fish, damages the environment and the natural beauty of the area and causes water, air, noise and light pollution.
Community Woodland
The Bute Community Forest is 167 hectares of community-owned woodland at the north end of the Isle of Bute. The Bute Community Land Company Board (known as the Bute Community Forest Board) oversees the Community Forest on behalf of the community and aspires to become a self-sustaining organisation able to deliver its wider objectives related to management and custody of the Forest as an asset; increased community and visitor use and engagement with the Forest; environmental education and increasing environmental amenity.
Heritage Preservation
Step back in time and discover Scotland’s rural history at Auchindrain, the most complete and well-preserved example of a Scottish Highland farm township. Vividly imagine life in the old Highlands as you walk through the settlement and see how ordinary people lived and worked. For further information visit their website
Environmental Campaigning
The Sound of Jura is home to some of the most fascinating and diverse marine life in Scotland. Friends of Sound of Jura seek to protect the Sound, the River Add and their local users from threats to the area’s wildlife and local sustainable economy. The group is a member of the Coastal Communities Network, Scotland.