Location: Lochgilphead
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What to do and see in Lochgilphead, Scotland: The Best Free Things to do
Lochgilphead /lɒxˈɡɪlp.hɛd/ (Scottish Gaelic: Ceann Loch Gilb [kʲʰan̪ˠ lˠ̪ɔx ˈkʲilip]) is a town and former burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, with a population of around 2,300 people. It is the administrative centre of Argyll and Bute. The village lies at the end of Loch Gilp (a branch of Loch Fyne) and lies on the banks of the Crinan Canal. Lochgilphead sits on the A83 road, with Ardrishaig 2 miles to the south and Inveraray 24 miles to the north-east; Oban lies 37 miles north on the A816.
Restaurants in Lochgilphead
1. Keills Chapel
2. Argyll Beaver Centre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 14 reviews
We reopen on Tuesday 27th April and are open from 10am to 5pm. Please check our website for our opening dates throughout the season from April to December In line with current Covid restrictions one person/group is allowed into the centre at a time. There is an exterior covered 'waiting area'. For the foreseeable future there will be a 'look, don't touch' policy in regard to all exhibits and artefacts. Unfortunately we cannot offer any of our hands-on children's activities at present. All visitors must wear a mask/face covering when in the centre & maintain social distancing to comply with Scottish government regulations. You will still be able to watch the wildlife on the feeders, pick-up lots of great information about things to see and do & buy anything from a map to a fluffy pine marten in our shop. We look forward to seeing you soon. Pete and Oly Please post your images & comments on our Facebook Group, visit our Facebook page & find Argyll Beaver Centre on Twitter @ Instagram.
Reviewed By B4226TTpeterc - Martlesham Heath, United Kingdom
We had an excellent week in the Knapdale area, relaxing, walking and wildlife watching. Before we arrived we contacted the Argyll Beaver Centre for tips and local information to help us enjoy our holiday, and we got a very full and informative response. We visited several times and found the staff very helpful, friendly and passionate. Definitely worth visiting if you enjoy wildlife, and in particular if you'd like to find out more about how the beaver trials in Scotland are faring.
3. Dunadd Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 93 reviews
Dark Ages fort where the early kings of Scotland were crowned.
Reviewed By Menugrabber - Peterhead, United Kingdom
Never heard of this before until the wife said we had too go a wee walk up from the car park idea don't go up when it's wet bit slidy on the stones well worth a visit
4. Craobh Marina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
5. The Square Peg
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By georgecJ2666BV - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Amazing shop and Web site, efficient, well packaged and quick postage, so so easy to shop, excellent quality goods, with a fantastic range of gifts. Thank you, George and Geraldina Cragg, (we will be back)
6. Arichonan Clearance Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By A3586DNjohnh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Atmospheric place where you can let your imagination run free! Hope the people who were evicted from here found a better life wherever they ended up.
7. Scottish Beaver Trial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By ElizabethO6387VA - New Forest National Park Hampshire, United Kingdom
Really enjoyed the walk around the loch, saw lots of beaver evidence, the gnaw marks were great, and really enjoyed seeing their enormous lodge. Didn’t expect to see the beavers as we walked at about 11am so weren’t looking too hard. Trail is very easy, no particularly steep or rocky sections but interesting, particularly the more winding side of the loch. Also lovely wildlife centre up the road with free compost toilets. Great social distancing, even have a marquee erected outside for you to wait if a group were already inside. Lovely guide gave lots of information about where exactly to find lodges, dams, where the territories of the different groups of beavers are. Especially helpful information that the beavers no longer live in the loch that the info leaflet tells you they do. Without his hand drawn map we wouldn’t have spotted one of the lodges. Also saw a red squirrel on the feeders they have just outside the hut.
8. Kilmory Knap Chapel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
