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This page covers general tourist attractions, including amusement parks, boat trips, steam and miniature railways, theme parks, specialist shops, factory shops and outlet villages, guided walks, country parks, viewpoints, zoos and wildlife parks, etc.

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Argyll & Bute Tourist Attractions

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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Saint Columba Welcome and Exhibition Centre

Fionnphort, Isle of Mull, PA66 6BL
Tel: 01681 700640     E-mail: hs.ionaabbey@scotland.gov.uk
 
A modern interpretation centre focusing on the life and work of St Columba.

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Argyll & Bute Theme Parks, Amusement Parks, etc


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Argyll & Bute Preserved Railways, Steam, Narrow Gauge and Miniature Railways


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Argyll & Bute Country Parks, Walks & Viewpoints

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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Staffa

West of Mull, Argyll & Bute
Tel: 01631 564710      Web: www.nts-seabirds.org.uk

Uninhabited island 7 miles (11.3km) west of Mull, Strathclyde. Can be viewed from Iona. National Trust for Scotland. Famous for its basaltic formations, stepped columns, Fingal's Cave. Landing depends on the weather. Day tours from Oban -Tel: 01475 650100. Day tours from Iona and Fionnphort -Tel: 01681 700338. Day tours from Mull -Tel: 01688 400242.

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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 & Bute Zoos and Wildlife Parks, Birdwatching, Rescue Centres

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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