Rhona's Guidebook

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Rhona's Guidebook

Sightseeing

Worth the visit just to see the 150 year old Redwood Tree avenue and spend some time watching the Red Squirrels. Lots of different walks for all abilities and a visit to the fernery and cafe should not be missed.
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Vườn thực vật Benmore
4 Uig
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Worth the visit just to see the 150 year old Redwood Tree avenue and spend some time watching the Red Squirrels. Lots of different walks for all abilities and a visit to the fernery and cafe should not be missed.
Lovely walks through and above the Glen. Great photo opportunities and beautiful scenery.
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Pucks Glen
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Lovely walks through and above the Glen. Great photo opportunities and beautiful scenery.
Diving and boat trips in Holy Loch Marina, just a 10 minute walk from Altinev.
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Wreckspeditions
Rankin's Brae
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Diving and boat trips in Holy Loch Marina, just a 10 minute walk from Altinev.
You can walk over the hill via the forestry road to the Bishops Glen Reservoir. Great views on your walk and trails lead into Dunoon where you can stop off for some shopping, a bite to eat or jump on the bus back to Altinev Annexe.
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Bishop's Glen Reservoir
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You can walk over the hill via the forestry road to the Bishops Glen Reservoir. Great views on your walk and trails lead into Dunoon where you can stop off for some shopping, a bite to eat or jump on the bus back to Altinev Annexe.
Historical war monument with fantastic sunsets and views of the surrounding area. There are picnic benches and a rocky beach to walk along.
Lazaretto Point
A815
Historical war monument with fantastic sunsets and views of the surrounding area. There are picnic benches and a rocky beach to walk along.
The arboretum is home to more than 150 tree species from around the world. Meander through its small forests of silver firs, giant sequoia, coastal redwoods, Oregon maple and Chilean southern beech. https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/kilmun-arboretum#:~:text=There's%20nothing%20quite%20like%20Kilmun,it%20isn't%20better%20known. Kilmun Church and Mausoelum built in 1790 to house the remains of the Dukes and Earls of Argyll, Chiefs of the Clan Campbell, and their families is on the other side of the Holy Loch and well worth a visit. http://www.historickilmun.org/
Kilmun
The arboretum is home to more than 150 tree species from around the world. Meander through its small forests of silver firs, giant sequoia, coastal redwoods, Oregon maple and Chilean southern beech. https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/kilmun-arboretum#:~:text=There's%20nothing%20quite%20like%20Kilmun,it%20isn't%20better%20known. Kilmun Church and Mausoelum built in 1790 to house the remains of the Dukes and Earls of Argyll, Chiefs of the Clan Campbell, and their families is on the other side of the Holy Loch and well worth a visit. http://www.historickilmun.org/
History of Dunoon with interesting exhibits and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open April to October. https://castlehousemuseum.org.uk/
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Castle House Museum
Castle Gardens
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History of Dunoon with interesting exhibits and friendly, knowledgeable staff. Open April to October. https://castlehousemuseum.org.uk/
Putting green, library, cafe, soft play area, events and gigs in the Queens Hall within the gardens
Castle Gardens station
Putting green, library, cafe, soft play area, events and gigs in the Queens Hall within the gardens
Exhibitions, theatre, cafe and information on the local area. Burgh Hall also hosts the food hub. You can order wonderful food from local suppliers to be collected from the hall. https://www.thegreatbritishfoodhub.com/hubs/dunoon
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Dunoon Burgh Hall
195 Argyll St
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Exhibitions, theatre, cafe and information on the local area. Burgh Hall also hosts the food hub. You can order wonderful food from local suppliers to be collected from the hall. https://www.thegreatbritishfoodhub.com/hubs/dunoon
Cycle and walking routes around the loch or bring a kayak or paddle board to enjoy the stunning views and wildlife. https://www.wildaboutargyll.co.uk/rail-sail-dunoon/cycling-loch-eck-loop/
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Loch Eck
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Cycle and walking routes around the loch or bring a kayak or paddle board to enjoy the stunning views and wildlife. https://www.wildaboutargyll.co.uk/rail-sail-dunoon/cycling-loch-eck-loop/
Quad bike tours, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Archery
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Quadmania
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Quad bike tours, Clay Pigeon Shooting and Archery
Nice beach, picnic area, forestry walks and a walled garden open to visitors.
Ardentinny
Nice beach, picnic area, forestry walks and a walled garden open to visitors.
Wonderful museum with a wide range of art/exhibitions. There is something for everyone here plus a nice cafe and beautiful park. With free entrance and only 1 hour away this is an ideal trip for a rainy day.
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The Glasgow Art Club
185 Bath St
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Wonderful museum with a wide range of art/exhibitions. There is something for everyone here plus a nice cafe and beautiful park. With free entrance and only 1 hour away this is an ideal trip for a rainy day.
Just over 1 hour scenic drive from Altinev Annexe to SeaLife Aquarium. There are shops selling souvenirs and restaurants nearby and watersports available if the weather is decent https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/loch-lomond-sea-life-centre-p245231?prodtypes=acti%2Cattr%2Creta&loc=Loch+Lomond+%26+The+Trossachs+National+Park&locpoly=931&locprox=0
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Loch Lomond Sea Life Aquarium
Ben Lomond Way
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Just over 1 hour scenic drive from Altinev Annexe to SeaLife Aquarium. There are shops selling souvenirs and restaurants nearby and watersports available if the weather is decent https://www.visitscotland.com/info/see-do/loch-lomond-sea-life-centre-p245231?prodtypes=acti%2Cattr%2Creta&loc=Loch+Lomond+%26+The+Trossachs+National+Park&locpoly=931&locprox=0
Lovely pet friendly cafe with wonderful views and a great menu with nice selection of cakes and doggie treats. https://www.facebook.com/theblairmore
Blairmore Gallery, Nr Dunoon
Shore Road
Lovely pet friendly cafe with wonderful views and a great menu with nice selection of cakes and doggie treats. https://www.facebook.com/theblairmore
Beautiful drive to Portavadie to visit the marina/spa or restaurant for some lunch. The drive will probably take 45 minutes to 1 hour. After lunch you could take the ferry across to Tarbert and check out the small fishing village or you could drive for 15 mins or so to Ostel Bay. You need to park up on the side of a narrow country road and walk 15/20 mins to the beach but it is so worth it! Ostel Bay is simply stunning. This crescent-shaped sweep of sand is the jewel in the crown of Argyll’s Secret Coast. Walk over the dunes and the beach stretches out ahead of you with Arran on the horizon. On a sunny day it’s the perfect place to spend the day, paddling, sun-bathing and swimming. It’s a good walk along the length of the beach, and there are plenty of opportunities for beach combing – look out for the lovely shells.
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Portavadie
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Beautiful drive to Portavadie to visit the marina/spa or restaurant for some lunch. The drive will probably take 45 minutes to 1 hour. After lunch you could take the ferry across to Tarbert and check out the small fishing village or you could drive for 15 mins or so to Ostel Bay. You need to park up on the side of a narrow country road and walk 15/20 mins to the beach but it is so worth it! Ostel Bay is simply stunning. This crescent-shaped sweep of sand is the jewel in the crown of Argyll’s Secret Coast. Walk over the dunes and the beach stretches out ahead of you with Arran on the horizon. On a sunny day it’s the perfect place to spend the day, paddling, sun-bathing and swimming. It’s a good walk along the length of the beach, and there are plenty of opportunities for beach combing – look out for the lovely shells.
Local distillery about a 40 minute drive away with beautiful scenery along the way. Take a tour around the brewery (better to book in advance), Taste home produced ales and buy the produce. Only 9 miles from Inveraray https://www.fyneales.com/
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Fyne Ales Brewery Tap & Shop
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Local distillery about a 40 minute drive away with beautiful scenery along the way. Take a tour around the brewery (better to book in advance), Taste home produced ales and buy the produce. Only 9 miles from Inveraray https://www.fyneales.com/
Visit Inveraray Castle, Inverarary Jail, Lovely shops selling all things Scottish and stop off for a bite to eat in the lovely cafes/restaurants. Some great walks in the area also. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/inveraray-p235311
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Inveraray
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Visit Inveraray Castle, Inverarary Jail, Lovely shops selling all things Scottish and stop off for a bite to eat in the lovely cafes/restaurants. Some great walks in the area also. https://www.visitscotland.com/info/towns-villages/inveraray-p235311
Nice walk around the ruins, along the shore or there are many walks / paths from Ardyne Car park. https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/ardyne#walk
Toward Castle - Lamont Castle
Nice walk around the ruins, along the shore or there are many walks / paths from Ardyne Car park. https://forestryandland.gov.scot/visit/forest-parks/argyll-forest-park/ardyne#walk

Food scene

Fresh, hot food at fantastic prices
Sheila's Diner
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Fresh, hot food at fantastic prices
Lovely menu for lunches and dinners with friendly staff and good prices. Check out their fb page for info on live entertainment. The bar also serves a wide range of cocktails
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The Lorne Dunoon
249 Argyll St
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Lovely menu for lunches and dinners with friendly staff and good prices. Check out their fb page for info on live entertainment. The bar also serves a wide range of cocktails
Wide Menu in this American style bar and grill restaurant
The 51st State and La Cantina Restaurant
200-202 Argyll St
Wide Menu in this American style bar and grill restaurant
Fresh and local produce with home baking
The Holy Loch Coffee Shop
Rankin's Brae
Fresh and local produce with home baking
Best Chinese takeaway in town
River Jade
161 Argyll St
Best Chinese takeaway in town
Best takeaway in town for kebabs, pizzas and curries. Delivery or pick up service
Three in One
45 Argyll St
Best takeaway in town for kebabs, pizzas and curries. Delivery or pick up service
Village takeaway or sit in. Fish and chips, pizza, curries and more
Oakfield Kebab & Fast food
Oakfield Place
Village takeaway or sit in. Fish and chips, pizza, curries and more
Excellent home cooked food in cosy village pub with excellent sea views.
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Strone Inn
Shore Road
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Excellent home cooked food in cosy village pub with excellent sea views.
Lovely home cooked food and friendly service with sea views.
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The Osborne
44 Shore Rd
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Lovely home cooked food and friendly service with sea views.
Nice coffee shop with home baking and inside/outside dining
Walkers Self Storage
361 Argyll St
Nice coffee shop with home baking and inside/outside dining
Wonderful fresh seafood
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Loch Fyne Oysters Ltd
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Wonderful fresh seafood
Nice drive out to Whistlefield or walk/cycle round Loch Eck loop http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/things-to-do/cycling/cycling-routes/loch-eck-loop/ Lovely place to stop off for lunch. Good choice of vegan/vegetarian food in this family run hotel/restaurant.
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Whistlefield Inn
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Nice drive out to Whistlefield or walk/cycle round Loch Eck loop http://www.lochlomond-trossachs.org/things-to-do/cycling/cycling-routes/loch-eck-loop/ Lovely place to stop off for lunch. Good choice of vegan/vegetarian food in this family run hotel/restaurant.
Best chippy in town if you want freshly made fish and chips. https://m.facebook.com/Anselmos-113731675393342/
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Anselmo's Fish and Chips
36 Hillfoot St
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Best chippy in town if you want freshly made fish and chips. https://m.facebook.com/Anselmos-113731675393342/

Leisure Centre

Swim, Gym and Spa in Dunoon
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Riverside Leisure Centre
8 Moir St
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Swim, Gym and Spa in Dunoon
Leisure facilities, bar and restaurant
Hunters Quay Holiday Village
Argyll Holidays
Leisure facilities, bar and restaurant

Supermarket

Biggest supermarket in the area
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Morrisons
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Biggest supermarket in the area
Local Coop also hosts the main post office in town
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Co-op Food
Queen Street
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Local Coop also hosts the main post office in town
Local village shop and post office open until 6am -9pm
Sandbank Post Office & General Store
1 Oakfield Place
Local village shop and post office open until 6am -9pm

Petrol/Grocery essentials

Usually the cheapest petrol in town and great wee shop selling most necessities plus local produce and alcohol. https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/cot-house-services
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Cot House Services
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Usually the cheapest petrol in town and great wee shop selling most necessities plus local produce and alcohol. https://www.premier-stores.co.uk/our-stores/cot-house-services

Birdwatching/Nature

Holy Loch Nature Reserve on the main road at the head of The Holy Loch. Walk through the village and follow the main road until you reach the picnic area and recycling area. There is a short trail through the woods leading to the bird hide. Approximately 30 minute walk from Altinev Annexe. From the bird hide you can view a wide array of birdlife feeding and nesting on the mudflats and estuarine scrub. Birds of interest: Common Shelduck, Eurasian Wigeon, Eurasian Teal, Common Eider, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher, Ringed Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Common Redshank, Turnstone, gulls, Kingfisher.
Holy Loch
Holy Loch Nature Reserve on the main road at the head of The Holy Loch. Walk through the village and follow the main road until you reach the picnic area and recycling area. There is a short trail through the woods leading to the bird hide. Approximately 30 minute walk from Altinev Annexe. From the bird hide you can view a wide array of birdlife feeding and nesting on the mudflats and estuarine scrub. Birds of interest: Common Shelduck, Eurasian Wigeon, Eurasian Teal, Common Eider, Common Goldeneye, Red-breasted Merganser, Little Grebe, Oystercatcher, Ringed Plover, Eurasian Curlew, Common Redshank, Turnstone, gulls, Kingfisher.

Cinema

Local cinema showing the latest movies, classics and live events https://www.studiocinema.co.uk/
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Studio Cinema Dunoon
41 John St
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Local cinema showing the latest movies, classics and live events https://www.studiocinema.co.uk/