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Argyll & Bute - Tourist Attractions, Amusements,
Theme Parks, Walks, Viewpoints, Zoos, etc
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This page covers
general Tourist Attractions, including Amusement Parks,
Boat Trips,
Theme Parks, Specialist Shops, factory shops and outlet
villages, Guided Walks, Country Parks,
Viewpoints, Zoos and wildlife parks, etc.
We know that not all the attractions in Argyll & Bute
are listed.
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make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
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Cruachan Power Station
Cruachan Visitor Centre, Dalmally, Argyll, PA33
1AN
Tel: 01866 822618
E-mail:
visit.cruachan@scottishpower.com
Web:
www.scottishpower.co.uk
Visit this working power station on the north
bank of Loch Awe, 19 miles east of Oban on the
A85.
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Mid Argyll Triathlon
Web:
www.midargyllcycleclub.co.uk
Lochgilphead plays host to what is arguably the
biggest multi sport event in Mid Argyll.
The Mid Argyll triathlon aspires to be a
sporting event which promotes local community
participation balanced with the right degree of
sporting competition to attract some of the best
Triathletes from across Scotland.
Run by a small but dedicated committee centred
on the Mid Argyll swimming pool in Lochgilphead
the organisers welcome all entrants be they a
member of a team or an individual.
This is an annual event, attracting more and
more interest across Scotland and
locally.
Event dates and further information available is
from the website.
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Loch Visions
Dun Alin, Kilchrenan, nr Oban, PA35 1HG
Tel: 01866 833272
E-mail:
booking@lochvisions.co.uk
Web:
www.lochvisions.co.uk
A one day wildlife and digital photography
experience on the magnificent banks of Loch Awe.
Join Philip Price, an award winning professional
wildlife photographer, on a day of discovery
looking at and taking photos of Argyll's
magnificent wildlife. All equipment's provided
for the day including professional standard
digital cameras and lenses, as is all tuition,
access to the unique Loch Visions wildlife
zones, and even a Photoshop session in the
afternoon. You leave with a CD containing all
your images and a print out of your best shot of
the day. Next day booking available from April -
September.
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Loch Lomond and The
Trossachs National Park Authority
National Park Headquarters, The Old Station,
Balloch Road, Balloch, G83 8BF
Tel: 01389 722600 Fax:
01389 722633
E-mail:
info@lochlomond-trossachs.org
Web:
www.lochlomond-trossachs.org
Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Authority is a prime example of Scottish
countryside at its best. From the deep waters of
Loch Lomond, to the wild glens of the Trossachs,
Breadalbane’s high mountains and the sheltered
sea lochs of the Argyll Forest. finest.
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Walk in Scotland
The official walking site for Scotland's
National Tourist Board
E-mail:
walking@visitscotland.com
Web:
walking.visitscotland.com
A guide to walks of varying lengths for Argyll
and the Islands.
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Argyll Wildlife Park
by Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XT
Tel: 01499 302264 (day) / 01499 302455
(eve)
E-mail:
animals@argyllwildlifepark.co.uk
Web:
www.argyllwildlifepark.co.uk
Prepare to get close to nature with our animals
and birds as you walk around Argyll Wildlife
Park, Scotland's only wildfowl park. Situated on
the Lochgilphead road, about a mile from
Inveraray, we have, in addition to 120 species
of swan, geese and duck (some very rare) special
enclosures for owls and birds of prey.
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Oban Rare Breeds Farm Park
New Barran, Oban, Argyll, PA34 4QB
Tel: 01631 770 608 Fax:
01631 770 604
A woodland walk, pets area, tearoom, souvenir
shop, picnic areas and rare breeds.
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Loch Visions
Dun Alin, Kilchrenan, nr Oban, PA35 1HG
Tel: 01866 833272
E-mail:
booking@lochvisions.co.uk
Web:
www.lochvisions.co.uk
A one day wildlife and digital photography
experience on the magnificent banks of Loch Awe.
Join Philip Price, an award winning professional
wildlife photographer, on a day of discovery
looking at and taking photos of Argyll's
magnificent wildlife. All equipment's provided
for the day including professional standard
digital cameras and lenses, as is all tuition,
access to the unique Loch Visions wildlife
zones, and even a Photoshop session in the
afternoon. You leave with a CD containing all
your images and a print out of your best shot of
the day. Next day booking available from April -
September.
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The Scottish Sealife
Sanctuary
Barcaldine, Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SE
Tel: 01631 720386
E-mail:
oban@sealsanctuary.co.uk
Web:
www.sealsanctuary.co.uk
A spectacular aquarium with a busy rescue and
rehabilitation facility for both common and grey
seal pups.
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