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Entering Castle House Museum Gardens, Dunoon |
Take
the ferry across to Dunoon and Cowal in Argyll and
come experience the unparalleled scenery, the historic
locations, the friendly people and the exciting activities
that will make your visit a memorable one. The unspoiled
Cowal Peninsula retains a unique Scottish identity
that is reflected in its towns and villages, its arts
and crafts and its various events throughout the year.
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If you love lochs, glens, sea, mountains and forests,
you will find them in abundance in this beautiful
part of the world. |
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The Waverley |
In fact, Dunoon has
a history of knowing how to cater for visitors ever
since it became a prime holiday destination in the
1800's in the heyday of the paddle steamer. The last
seagoing paddle steamer in the world, The Waverley,
still calls in regularly at Dunoon, Blairmore and Tighnabruaich piers throughout
the summer months.
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Dunoon is bordered to the north by the villages of
Kirn, Hunter's Quay and Sandbank, and by the Holy
Loch. Sandbank had 2 boat yards established in the
late 1800's, one of which (Robertson's) built 2 challengers
for the Americas Cup. |
Sandbank and the Holy Loch |
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| The Holy Loch is about a
mile wide at its broadest part and between two and three
miles long at high water. During the Second World War
the Loch was a submarine base, and in the 1960's through
the early 1990's it played host to an American Naval
Base which consisted of a floating dry-dock and supply
ship with shore based installations. Now you will find
the Holy Loch Marina located there. |
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Kilmun Church |
Continuing along the shore road, you
will pass Kilmun. Kilmun Church was built in 1422 by
Sir Duncan Campbell, the chief of the Campbell clan,
and acted as a burial ground for the Earls of Argyll.
The Earls were buried in the church or in a small chapel
at the north access of the building. During the 17th
Century many individuals who held important positions
in the community were also buried at the church. Subsequently,
Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell was buried here. She was the
first woman of modern times to graduate MD in medicine
from medical school (in the USA) and was a pioneer in
educating women in medicine. |
| Kilmun also plays host to Kilmun Arboretum
which contains a wide range of tree specimens from all
over the world. |
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| Beyond Kilmun are Loch
Long and the villages of Strone, Blairmore and Ardentinny.
Blairmore's newly refurbished pier was officially reopened
in May 2005 after decades of closure. North-west of
Dunoon, following the A815 road, you will find beautiful
Glen Massan where the River Massan is one of the best
in Cowal for salmon and sea trout fishing and is a favourite
spot with anglers.
Beyond here, is Puck's Glen, a popular walking
area, and the Benmore
Botanic Gardens, one of Cowal's major attractions.
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Benmore Botanic Gardens |
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Go to North Cowal.
Go to South Cowal. |
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