Culture, Heritage & Art in Argyll & the Isles

Scotland's Creative Coast

Argyll & the Isles boasts a growing network of cultural organisations, artists and makers inspired by the environment and communities they live within.

Similar in number, our farmers and crofters are passionate about producing the highest quality food and drink, and are committed to caring for our environment and protecting Argyll’s landscapes and island seascapes for everyone to enjoy responsibly.

Here you can discover a selection of remarkable Argyll businesses, and learn how to live like a local.

Culture, Heritage & Arts Assembly

Argyll has one of the highest concentrations of artists anywhere in Scotland. With expansive coastlines and 23 Islands, it's no wonder people gravitate here to find inspiration in its heritage-steeped landscape.

CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles) fosters collaborative working and help showcase the rich culture, heritage, and arts activities happening across Argyll & the Isles.

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Campbeltown Museum

Campbeltown Museum tells the story of Kintyre through its collection of archaeology, fine art, natural sciences, and social history. Highlights include a Bro...

Shore Street, Campbeltown, Argyll
PA28 6BS

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Historic Kilmun

Historic Kilmun is a 19th century church building sited next to a Medieval tower. Now owned by a charity, the venue is available for exclusive hire. In addit...

Kilmun, Dunoon Argyll
PA23 8SE

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Victoria Hall

As a multi-functional facility, Victoria Hall offers the perfect setting for a wide range of events and is completely flexible in catering for your specific...

Campbeltown, Argyll
PA28 6AG

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The Corran Halls

As a multifunctional facility, the hall offers the perfect setting for a wide range of events and is completely flexible in catering for your specific needs....

54 Corran Esplanade, Oban
PA34 5AB

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Loch Lomond Faerie Trail

Welcome to the wonderful world of faeries and trolls

An enormous, award winning woodland full of family adventure. You’ll find Faeries, Trolls, Unicorns, sli...

Loch Lomond Faerie Trail
Luss South Car Park
Luss,
G83 8NX

Tel: 01436 860 820

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Wild at Art Ltd

Our immersive creative experiences combine art workshops with handpicked accommodation and eateries, visits to galleries and exhibitions, and more. Develop y...

Wild at Art Ltd
1 Craigard, North Campbell Road
Innellan, Dunoon
PA23 7SB

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Queen’s Hall

A newly refurbished multipurpose building boasts our main event hall which can hold numbers up to 900 standing, 700 seated and standing and up to 450 seated...

Queen’s Hall,
9 Argyll Street,
Dunoon,
Argyll
PA23 7HH

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Soulfull Living Academy

At the Soulfull Living Academy I support those who feel disconnected from their soul-self to create a life they love. Through well-being retreats, training c...

Shore Road,
Innellan,
Argyll
PA23 7SP

Tel: 07525461354

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Tighnabruaich Gallery

When my husband and I decided to leave Glasgow in 2011, to raise our young family in a more peaceful setting, the decision of where to move to was an easy on...

Tighnabruaich Gallery, Seaside House, Argyll
pa21 2dr

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Kilchattan Bay Kayaking

Kilchattan Bay Kayaking is located on the south-east tip of the scenic Isle of Bute, within easy access from Glasgow by public transport.

Kayaks and SUPs ar...

The Pier
KILCHATTAN BAY
PA20 9NW

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Victoria Halls

A hub for community events since its opening in 1887, the Victoria Halls still provides an essential service to local people and remains Helensburgh’s first...

Sinclair Street, Helensburgh, Argyll
G84 8TU

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Pete's Surf School & Hire

Pete’s Surf School
Westport Beach Car Park, Campbeltown
PA28 6QD

Tel: 07909 661857

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Isle of Gigha Golf Course

Gigha Golf Club
Isle of Gigha
PA41 7AA

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Kayak Majik

Kayak Majik
West Loch Shores, Tarbert
PA29 6YF

Tel: 07891 861393

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Karen Beauchamp Studio

Karen Beuchamp Studio
Glenreasdale House, Whitehouse, Tarbert
PA29 6XR

Tel: 01880 730287

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Clachan Village Hall

Clachan Village Hall
Clachan, Kintyre
PA29 6XL

Tel: 01880 740573

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Campbeltown Motor Company

Snipefield Industrial Estate
Drumore, Campbeltown
PA28 6SY

Tel: 01586 552030

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Rhino Car Hire (We don't do a listing for this member)

Rhino Car Hire

Tel: 0345 508 9845

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Mull of Kintyre Sea Adventures

Campbeltown Quay
Campbeltown Harbour, Campbeltown
PA28 6ED

Tel: 07775 910780

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Tarbert Harbour Authority

Tarbert Harbour Authority
Garval Road, , Tarbert
PA29 6TR

Tel: 01880 820 344

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Tarbert Life (In kind Member)

Tarbert Life
Tarbert

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Kintyre Community Centre - Live Argyll Kintyre

Kintyre Community Centre
Stewart Road, Campbeltown
PA28 6AT

Tel: 01586 552732

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Aqualibrium - Live Argyll Kintyre

Aqualibrium Leisure Centre
Kinloch Road, Campbeltown
PA28 6EG

Tel: 01586 551212

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Tarbert Enterprise Company Ltd (website www.tarbertfestivals.co.uk)

Tarbert area
Tarbert
PA29

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Isle of Gigha Activity Centre

Isle Of Gigha Activity Centre
Isle of Gigha, Kintyre
PA41 7AA

Tel: 07549 682700

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Coastal Design

Coastal Design Gallery
10 Hall Street , Campbeltown , Argyll
PA28 6BU

Tel: 01586 550334

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Kintyre Hire

Kintyre Hire
Burnbank Street,, Campbeltown
PA28 6JD

Tel: 01586 554480

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Campbeltown Picture House

Campbeltown Picture House, designed by Albert V Gardner of Glasgow in 1913 in Glasgow School Art Nouveau style, is a Category A Listed building and one of th...

26 Hall Street, Campbeltown
PA28 6BU

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The Harbour Gallery - Tarbert

The Harbour Gallery
Knap, Harbour Street, Tarbert
PA29 6UA

Tel: 01880 821170

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Machrihanish Dunes Golf Club

Machrihanish Dunes
Machrihanish, Argyll
PA28 6PT

Tel: 01586 810 000

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