Things to do in Argyll and Bute, Scotland: The Best Museums

Bole the gallery displays and sells work by artists living within Argyll and is the home of Richard Kennedy Wood Art. Visit us to find a unique piece of art to remind you of your stay in fabulous Argyll. Situated 14 miles from Tarbert along the panoramic B8024, with its amazing views of Gigha Jura and Islay, Bole is a small family run gallery displaying some of the finest wood art in Britain as well as some fabulous examples of Argylls rich artistic creative spirit. Craft & Design Magazines Wood and Metal Gold Award winning artist Richard Kennedy looks forward to welcoming you soon. Bole is open from May to late October, Tuesdays to Sundays 11-5 Bring a cheque book though as Bole is unable to accept credit cards at this time and the nearest cash point is a 28 mile round trip!! We apologise for the inconvenience but look forward to seeing you soon. ***UPDATE paypal Chip and Pin should be available Early June 2014***

A unique Gallery and coffee shop, really friendly atmosphere, great coffee and home baking, situated right on the fishing Quay in this still working historic fishing village.

We are a local & Scottish Art & Craft gallery/shop with a wide range of quality arts & crafts from over 95 artists. We offer fresh take-away coffee and local information for tourists.

Fynewood is home to all things wood! We cut up trees, and use the wood to create truly unique pieces of furniture and home accessories. Aswell as out Timber Store, we have a gallery full of amazing figured furniture, accessories, personalised wooden signs and the 'one of a kind' Worlds Wood Library. Interested in wood? We will happily give you a tour of our workshop!

Sorry, closed at present due to COVID-19 restrictions. Entertaining and fascinating historic displays, models, pictures and videos. Home to a collection of photographs, artefacts and genealogical records related to the social and industrial life of the Slate Islands of Argyll. Located in the picturesque seaside village and departure point to Easdale Island Ferry. Entry free, donations welcome. Local artwork and souvenirs available.

Fully OPEN pre-booking not required. The health and well-being of our visitors and team is our highest priority and special arrangements will be in place for the foreseeable future. Step back almost two centuries and discover the stories of the real men, women and children who were tried and served their sentences in this prison. Visit the Courtroom; explore the Cells in the Old and New Prisons; try out the wooden beds and hammocks; sample the punishments; experience the Whipping Table; take your turn at the Crank Wheel. Meet the Warder and Prisoners and get locked up in the Airing Yards. Listen to dramatic true tales from the characters in the Jail’s past brought to life with our FREE interactive audio guides. Available in six languages.

Castle House Museum gives you the opportunity to discover the interesting history of Dunoon and surrounding areas. With views of the Clyde second to none, we host an extensive and fascinating range of exhibits spanning from the early days of the town up to modern times.

There are more than 800 prehistoric and historic monuments within 10 miles of Kilmartin Village. This extraordinary concentration and diversity of monuments distinguishes the Kilmartin Glen as an area of outstanding archaeological importance. It is one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes. The Museum Gallery and shop are closed at Kilmartin Museum for the duration of the Redevelopment Project during 2021 & 2022. In spring 2021 we will be opening a 'Pop-up' cafe on site which will have an outdoor seating area and information about places to visit in the Glen. Educational activities and guided walks will continue within Covid-19 guidelines, so please visit our website or Facebook page for further information on our activities and the Redevelopment Project.