For Argyll

Links:

• Argyll Unique

  • Annual World Stone Skimming Competition Easdale Island’s annual winner
  • Dunans Heritage Project The restoration and renovation of Dunans Castle, Grounds and Bridge by the Dunans Charitable Trust
  • Finlaggan Trust Islay’s inland loch base of the legendary Lords of the Isles
  • Gardens of Argyll Linked list of Argyll’s top gardens
  • Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (Tobermory-based) Organises researches and annual watches and counts of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters
  • Hollow Mountain - Cruachan Power Station Visitor Cantre and tours into the mountain to view the Turbine Hall
  • Islay Quilters Islay women quilters
  • Islay Wave Bus A world first - a local bus powered by wave energy
  • Islay Whisky Society Access to all of Islay’s legendary single malt whisky distilleries
  • Jura’s Corryvreckan Whirpool Legendary whirpool between Argyll’s Isles of Jura and Scarba
  • Kilmartin House Museum (Mid Argyll) Museum specialising in Kilmartin Glen archaeology, UK’s 2nd most important cluster
  • Local Origins Rural Network (LORN) North Argyll network to promote local produce, crafts and skills
  • Loch Fyne Whiskies Described as one of the best whisky retailers in the world
  • Loch Lomond Seaplanes Scotland’s second top tourist experience and air route operator to Glasgow, Oban and Tobermory
  • Loch Visions Award winning wildlife photography experiences on Argyll’s Loch Awe
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Owen Sails Scotland’s largest sailmaker, supplying sails to Beijing Yngling Gold
  • PerPoBlo Poet living in Argyll writes a personal poetry blog
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) (Oban North & Lorn) Specialist marine science establishment, part of UHI
  • Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary Rescue & rehabilitation centre with viewing aquarium
  • St Blane’s Chapel, Bute St Blane, contemporary of St Columba, later to Dunblane, Stirlingshire
  • The Iona Community Faith community
  • Wild Diamond Watersports Based on Isle of Tiree

• Arts

  • Argyll Publishing Small Argyll-based pubisher, specialising on Scotland
  • Argyll Youth Theatre Argyll Youth Theatre - based in Oban
  • Carradale Camera Club Kintyre
  • Cowal Camera Club Past and present
  • Crear - creative studio and performance space Crear - studio and concert space based in Argyll’s Kilberry peninsula
  • Elemental Arts Ardfern-based visual arts specialists
  • Helensburgh Photographic Club South Argyll
  • Isle of Easdale - Hall Events Lively programme of events at award-winning hall on Argyll’s Isle of Easdale
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.
  • Lochgoilhead Fiddle Workshop Teaches traditional fiddle and presents traditional music concerts
  • Mid Argyll Camera Club Lochgilphead
  • Mull Mod Traditional Gaelic cultural performance competition
  • Mull Theatre Company Information on Argyll’s Mull Theatre Company
  • Museum of Piping In the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
  • Museums Galleries Scotland Covers the national collections
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Oban Photographic Club Gateway to the isles
  • PerPoBlo Poet living in Argyll writes a personal poetry blog
  • Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Full information on the world of Scottish piping
  • Scots Music Group Edinburgh-based community charity offering music classes for 16+, sessions, ceilidhs etc
  • Scottish Photographic Federation Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Storytelling Centre Linked to Argyll’s Auchindrain Museum
  • Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust Promotes participation in all Scottish traditional dance.
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year
  • Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland Promotes Scottish traditional music
  • Walking Theatre Company Innovative Theatre in the Open Air
  • Wild Biscuit Music recording

• Associations

  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Carradale Camera Club Kintyre
  • Cowal Camera Club Past and present
  • Helensburgh Photographic Club South Argyll
  • Mid Argyll Camera Club Lochgilphead
  • Neil Munro Society Official site for the Argyll writer, Neil Munro
  • Oban Photographic Club Gateway to the isles
  • The Glasgow-Islay Association Home from home in Glasgow

• Business Development

  • HIE Argyll and the Islands Argyll office of Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Prince’s Scottish Youth Business Trust, Argyll Funds and supports young entrepreneurs
  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce Umbrella organisation

• Chambers of Commerce

  • Helensburgh and Lomond Covers south west to south east of Argyll
  • Mull and Iona Represents businesses on both islands

• Communities - Island

  • Isle of Bute Information on life on Argyll’s Isle of Bute
  • Isle of Bute Gateway site, with news
  • Isle of Coll News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Coll
  • Isle of Colonsay News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Colonsay
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development
  • Isle of Fladda Information on Argyll’s Isle of Fladda
  • Isle of Gigha News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Gigha
  • Isle of Iona News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Iona
  • Isle of Islay News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Islay - film and wildlife focus
  • Isle of Jura News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Jura
  • Isle of Jura Non-standard information on Jura, produced by the Feolin Centre
  • Isle of Lismore Community website for Lismore
  • Isle of Luing Information on Argyll’s Isle of Luing
  • Isle of Mull News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Mull
  • Isle of Sanda A small holiday island for visitors and yachtsmen
  • Isle of Seil Community information on Argyll’s Isle of Seil
  • Isle of Tiree News and information on Argyll’s Isle of Tiree
  • Isle of Ulva Information on Argyll’s Isle of Ulva
  • Isle of Ulva Ulva’s own site

• Communities - Mainland

  • Appin Described as the unofficial Appin Community website
  • Ardfern (Mid Argyll) Vilage on Loch Craignish on Argyll’s west coast
  • Benderloch (North Argyll) Site largely for visitors
  • Campbeltown Information site for Campbeltown, Kintyre
  • Colintraive & Gendaruel (Cowal) Neighbouring communities in Argyll’s Cowal peninsula
  • Dalmally Dalmally Community Company
  • Dunbeg Dunbeg, Oban and North Lorn
  • Dunoon, Cowal Largely a tourist guide site
  • Furnace (Mid Argyll) Village on shores of upper Loch Fyne on A83 (Glasgow to Campbeltown)
  • Gareloch and Rosneath Communities on the peninsula between the Gareloch and Loch Long
  • Gareloch and Rosneath Peninsula Web Comprehensive news, info & events site
  • Helensburgh News-based site on Helensburgh and surrounding areas
  • Inveraray& District Social Network Good news and information
  • Inveraray, Mid Argyll Focused on information for visitors
  • Loch Awe village Site by Loch Awe Community Website Association
  • Lochgilphead, Mid Argyll Largel static information
  • Oban Tourist guide site
  • Strachur (West Cowal) Strachur, on east Loch Fyne
  • Tarbert Tarbert, Kintyre
  • Taynuilt Taynuilt, on Loch Etive - first memorial to Nelson

• Community Councils

  • Colintraive & Glendaruel Community Council Life in ColGlen!

• Community Development

  • Communities Scotland National organisation for community development and regeneration
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development

• Community Newsletters

  • Corncrake, Colonsay’s newsletter Regular online newsletter from the Isle of Colonsay
  • Easdale Island Newsletter Monthly newsletters for Eilean Eisdeal residents
  • Isle of Easdale Newsletter Monthly community newsletter, archived
  • Jura Jottings Regular online newsletter for Argyll’s Isle of Jura

• Environment

  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Macauley Institute UK premier land use research centre
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust Research and lobbying
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull

• Food and Drink

  • Ardbeg Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Bowmore Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay Malt whiskies
  • Bruichladdich Malt whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Bumble’s Puds Small specialist catering company, puddings a big USP
  • Bunnahabhain Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Caol Ila Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Chocolates and Charms Handmade chocolate and jewellery on the Isle of Tiree
  • Fyne Ales Small specialist Argyll brewer on Loch Fyne
  • Isle of Jura Malt Whisky Isle of Jura malt whisky distillery
  • Lagavulin Malt Whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Laphroig Malt whisky Distillery One of Argyll’s legendary Islay malt whiskies
  • Local Origins Rural Network (LORN) North Argyll network to promote local produce, crafts and skills
  • Loch Fyne Oysters and Restaurant The original Loch Fyne Oyster Bar with shop / delicatessen
  • Loch Fyne Whiskies Described as one of the best whisky retailers in the world
  • Oban Chocolate Company Handmade chocolates from Oban
  • Oban Malt Whisky Distillery Oban malt whisky distillery, owned by Diageo
  • Springbank Malt Whisky Springbank malt whisky distillery, Campbeltown
  • Tobermory Chocolate Handmade chocolates at Tobermory, Isle of Mull
  • Tobermory Malt Whisky Distillery Tobermor malt whisky distillery on the Isle of Mull

• Fun

  • AIS (Liverpool) shipping movements Live tracking of UK shipping movements
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming

• Further / Higher Education

  • Argyll College Part of the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
  • Columba Centre / Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile Gaelic College on Islay, affiliated to Sabhal Mor Ostaig on Skye

• Gaelic Culture

  • Bord na Gaedhlig Umbrella organisation for the development of Gaelic
  • Bord na Gaidhlig Body for development of gaelic language and culture
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Comunn na Gaedhlig Organisation to strengthen th Gaelic language at local, regional and national level
  • Gaelic Rings Tours exploring Gaelic cultures in Argyll and the Scottish Highlands
  • Ionad Chaluim Chille Ile Gaelic college on Islay, linked to Sabhal Mor Ostaig, the Gaelic College on Skye
  • Mull Mod Traditional Gaelic cultural performance competition
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year

• Genealogy & History

  • A (very) brief History of Bute Add your own knowledge
  • Ancestry.co.uk Has all censuses for England, Scotland & Wales. Free 14-day access.
  • Ancient Scotland A personal photographc record - some great pics
  • Appin Historical Society North Argyll
  • Ardchattan (Loch Etive-side) A historical study of the parish
  • Argyll House, No 211, King’s Road, London Named for the 4th Duke of Argyll
  • Argyll Local History Resources Provided by Argyll & Bute Council
  • Arrochar, Tarbet & Ardlui Heritage Group Historical information and census records
  • Auchindrain Township Museum (Mid Argyll) Blog on Auchindrain Township Museum and its events and workshops
  • Bute Sons and Daughters Interested in the diaspora
  • Campbeltown Museum Location and contact details
  • Cowal Archaelogical and Historical Society Focus on archaeological evidence
  • Early Sinclairs of Argyll Relates ‘Sinclair’ to ‘McNokaird’
  • Feolin Centre Not-for-profit research centre on Jura
  • Finlaggan Trust Islay’s inland loch base of the legendary Lords of the Isles
  • Glasgow & West of Scotland Family History Society Covers Argyll & Bute local authority area
  • Glencoe Historical Society (Illinois) Has material relating to Glencoe in Scotland
  • Glens of Antrim Historical Society The Dalriada connection - has material on Kintyre
  • Helensburgh Heritage Comprehensive information site
  • Here We Are - Cairndow Village Local history centre for Cairndow at the head of Loch Fyne
  • Historic Scotland Preservation & conservation body - thought to be in need of more enlightened attitudes
  • History of Luss Highland Games Loch Lomondside
  • Inveraray Local History Society Covers district around Inveraray
  • Islay Family HIstory Society Researches local and family history
  • Islay Genealogy Online genealogical information on Islay folk
  • Isle of Coll Genealogy Twinned with site for sister Isle of Tiree
  • Isle of Easdale Trust Information on Easdale and its development
  • Isle of Tiree Genealogy Twinned with site for sister Isle of Coll
  • Jura surname research Isle of Jura
  • Kildalton A lost Argyll parish
  • Kilmartin Genealogy Kilmartin Glen
  • Kilmartin House Museum (Mid Argyll) Museum specialising in Kilmartin Glen archaeology, UK’s 2nd most important cluster
  • Lochaber & North Argyll Family History Group Details areas of information for Argyll
  • Mid Argyll Natural History and Antiquarian Society Contacts for the Society
  • Mull Genealogy Bringing Mulleachs together
  • Mull Historical and Archaeological Society Was Mull Historical Society - name hijacked by local band
  • Museum of Islay Life Specialist in Islay folk history
  • North Argyll Some historical notes on plces in North Argyll
  • Oban War & Peace Museum In The Oban Times building
  • Old Appin Great archival photographs
  • Old Bookshelf, Campbeltown Books on Kintyre local history

• Highand Games

  • Argyllshire Gathering Oban Games
  • Bute Highland Games Held in Rothesay
  • Cowal Gathering The biggest Highland Games in the world
  • Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games South Argyll’s Games
  • History of Luss Highland Games Loch Lomondside
  • History of Rosneath Games South Argyll, Rosneath peninsula
  • Inveraray Highland Games Loch Fyne
  • Kilmore and Kilbride Highland Games Oban and Lorn
  • Luss Highland Games Picturesque Loch Lomond-side village
  • Taynuilt Highland Games Loch Etive
  • Tobermory Highland Games Isle of Mull

• Information Sources

  • Ancient Scotland A personal photographc record - some great pics
  • Argyll & Bute Ward Maps Maps of ward boundaries in Argyll
  • Argyll & Sutherand Highlanders Veterans Site for veterans of A&SH
  • Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders’ Museum Currently undertaking an oral history project
  • Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Now 5th Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland
  • Around Loch Awe Information on the Loch Awe area - great graphics and images
  • Bord na Gaidhlig Body for development of gaelic language and culture
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Clyde Cruising Club Publishes authoritative Pilots on Scottish west coast waters.
  • Community Woodlands Works with Scottish communities in developing community woodlands
  • Cycling Scotland Scotish government support for cycling in Scotland
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Historic Scotland Preservation & conservation body - thought to be in need of more enlightened attitudes
  • HMS Argyll Type 23 Frigate, in current service
  • HMS Campbeltown Type 22 Frigate in current service
  • Islay Directory Directory of websites on Islay, Jura, Gigha and Colosay
  • Kintyre Forum Interactive information on Kintyre
  • Kyles of Bute Information on the area and its small towns
  • Macauley Institute UK premier land use research centre
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Coordinates mountain rescue operaitons and development
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Key coordinating body
  • Museum of Piping In the National Piping Centre, Glasgow
  • Museums Galleries Scotland Covers the national collections
  • National Piping Centre Glasgow-based national piping centre & museum
  • National Trust for Scotland Maintains historic properties, including land, for public access
  • North Argyll Islands Digital Community Umbrella information site
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise
  • Ramblers Nationwide walking specialists, has Scotland section
  • Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Full information on the world of Scottish piping
  • SAC Rural Policy Centre Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) facility
  • Scape: Scottish Coastal Archaelogy and the Problem of Erosion Charity to research, conserve and promote the archaeology of Scotland’s coast
  • Scots Music Group Edinburgh-based community charity offering music classes for 16+, sessions, ceilidhs etc
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Chambers of Commerce Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Countryside Alliance Educational Trust Research and lobbying
  • Scottish Islands Federation Voice forthe Scottish Islands
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Scottish Photographic Federation Umbrella organisation
  • Scottish Storytelling Centre Linked to Argyll’s Auchindrain Museum
  • Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust Promotes participation in all Scottish traditional dance.
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull
  • Secret Scotland A site collecting everyone’s information and memories on lost and secret Scottish places
  • Subterranean Brittanica - Disused Railway Stations One for the railways cult
  • The Great Outdoors Website and monthly mag for walkers
  • The Megalithic Portal Search site for megalithic remains, inc Kilmartin Glen
  • The Royal National Mod Scottish traditional music awards event of the year
  • Traditional Music and Song Association of Scotland Promotes Scottish traditional music
  • Traffic Scotland Up to date news on road closures
  • Walking Argyll visitscotland’s detailed list of all levels of walks in Argyll

• Marketing Groups

  • Dunoon and Cowal Marketing Group Association marketing and promoting Argyll’s Cowal peninsula and its main town, Dunoon
  • IMAGE - Inveraray Marketing Group Created by major visitor services in and near the town

• Pipe bands

  • Black Bottle Islay Pipe Band PLaced fourth in Grade 4A 2008 World Pipe Band Championships
  • Campbeltown Pipe Band Information on the Mull of Kintyre’s Campbeltown Pipe Band
  • Dunoon Pipe Band Dunoon Pipe Band
  • Inveraray and District Pipe Band World Champions for the second time - 2007 Novice, 2008 Juvenile
  • Kintyre Schools Pipe Band Information on Kintyre Schools Pipe Band
  • Mid Argyll Pipe Band This site needs plugins and may not open for everyone
  • Mull & Iona Pipe Band Mull & Iona Piping Association
  • Mull and Iona Piping Society Also has historical information on piping in Mull
  • Oban Pipe Band Oban Pipe Band

• Renewable Energy

  • Islay Energy Trust Focused on supporting development of Islay’s natural energy resources
  • Pentland Firth Tidal Energy Project Main project partner is Highlands and Islands Enterprise

• Service Agencies

  • Argyll and Bute Community Planning Partnership Lead body for integrated community planning in Argyll
  • Argyll and Bute Council Argyll and Bute Council
  • Argyll CVS / Argyll Communities Supports and presents vountary groups in Argyll

• Service Providers to For Argyll

  • Developers of ForArgyll.com and other great websites
  • For Argyll Flickr Group
  • Walking Theatre Company Innovative Theatre in the Open Air

• Sport

  • Boardseeker Online windsurfing magazine
  • Bute Shinty Club Details, fixtures, results, reports.
  • Bute Wheelers Runs annual triathlon and duathlon on Isle of Bute
  • Camanachd Association Camanachd Association - the national shinty organisation
  • Clyde Cruising Club Publishes authoritative Pilots on Scottish west coast waters.
  • ColGlen Shinty Club Details
  • Cycling Scotland Scotish government support for cycling in Scotland
  • Glenorchy Junior Camanachd Clubs Dalmally, Taynuilt and Cruachan Junior Camanachd Clubs
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Coordinates mountain rescue operaitons and development
  • Mountain Rescue Committee of Scotland Key coordinating body
  • Oban Camanachd Club Details, fixtures, results.
  • Professional Windsurfers’ Association Important to Argyll’s Isle of Tiree
  • Royal Caledonian Curling Club The Scottish national organisation for curling
  • Sail Net Sailing community information and mutual help service
  • Scottish Federation for Coarse Angling The national governing body for coarse angling
  • Strachur and District Shinty Club Details
  • The Great Outdoors Website and monthly mag for walkers
  • Tiree Wave Classic One of the most challenging UK events for windsurfers
  • West Highland Yachting Week Second only to the Bell Lawrie Scottish Series as the yachting race event of the west coast.
  • Wild Diamond Watersports Based on Isle of Tiree

• Travel

  • Caledonian MacBrayne (CalMac) Ferry operator specialising in Argyll and Scottish west coast services
  • Gaelic Rings Tours exploring Gaelic cultures in Argyll and the Scottish Highlands
  • Highland Airways Scottish air services including Argyll routes between Oban, Colonsay, Coll and Tiree
  • Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd (HIAL) Operates Scottish Highland & Island airports including Argyll’s Tiree, Islay and Campbeltown
  • Loch Lomond Seaplanes Scotland’s second top tourist experience and air route operator to Glasgow, Oban and Tobermory
  • Subterranean Brittanica - Disused Railway Stations One for the railways cult
  • Traffic Scotland Up to date news on road closures
  • West Coast Motors Bus company with routes in Argyll, Bute and Glasgow
  • Western Ferries Ferry operator running service from Gourock to Dunoon in Argyll’s Cowal peninsula

• Venues for Hire

  • Craignish Village Hall Craignish Village all, Ardfern, Mid Argyll
  • Easdale Island Hall A unique new building on the Argyll slate island of Easdale
  • Isle of Easdale Community Hall Community Hall website detailing where the action is.

• Walks

  • A Walk at Dunans A circular walk in Glendaruel, just by the Cowal Way, and taking in A-listed Thomas-Telford-designed bridge.
  • Cowal Way Information from The Ramblers
  • Kintyre Way A multi-stage walk through Kintyre
  • Ramblers Nationwide walking specialists, has Scotland section
  • Walking Argyll visitscotland’s detailed list of all levels of walks in Argyll
  • Walking Arrochar A walker’s site, describing walks in the ‘Arrochar Alps’ including The Cobbler
  • West Island Way Isle of Bute

• Wildlife & Biodiversity

  • Argyll & Bute Biodiversity Partnership Biodiversity Partnership in the area with Scotland’s richest biodiversity
  • Argyll and Bute Environmental Education Forum Active introductions to the environment for people of all ages
  • Argyll Bird Club Info from specialist Argyll bird watchers club
  • Buteshire Natural History Society Listed in Biodiversity Collections Index
  • Forestry Commission Scotland Develops Scotland’s forests and supports public and sports access
  • Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust (Tobermory-based) Organises researches and annual watches and counts of whales and dolphins in Hebridean waters
  • Islay birds Islay bird blog
  • Islay Natural History Trust Focus on Islay’s natural resources and biodiversity
  • Islay Wildscapes Site focusing on wildlife & biodiversity
  • Midge Forecaster Scottish midges be warned - we know when you’re coming
  • Moorland Forum Specialist site for moorland issues
  • Mull Birds Online Specialist site for birders on Mull’s resident and visiting bird population
  • Mull Eagle Watch RSPB site
  • Scottish Association for Marine Science Promotes marine research & education in Scotland
  • Scottish Natural Heritage Maintains and protects Scotland’s natural resources
  • Sea Life Surveys Based on the Isle of Mull
  • Tracking Mull’s Sea Eagles Interactive satellite tracking of sea eagle chicks