The West Coast of Scotland
Discover the West Coast of Scotland including Argyll & Bute, Jura, Islay, and Mull. Plan a coastal nature trip, staycation or holiday with our curated guide.
Articles
The best boat trips for spotting whales and dolphins in Argyll
(Wild about Argyll)
Nature Diary / A Naturalist’s Diary
(Isle of Tiree)
Walk Report – The West Coast of Jura
(WalkHighlands)
The Geology of Jura
(Wikipedia)
A wander on the wild west coast of Jura
(BackpackingBongos)
The Geography of Islay
(Wikipedia)
The Landscapes of Scotland – Islay, Jura…
(Scottish Natural Heritage)
Hands on Nature – Mull
(BBC Archive)
8 Reasons Why Outdoor Lovers Should Visit the Isle of Mull
(The Culture Trip)
Exploring Mull coastline
(Treshnish Blog)
Useful Websites
Wild About Argyll
Argyll and the isles is one of the most exciting and diverse places you’ve yet to discover…
Argyll & The Isles – Visit Scotland
Find out more about the region and things to see and do. With lots of further pages about the Islands in Argyll.
Beaches – Argyll and Bute Council
Welcome to some of our loveliest beaches…
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust
Our mission is to sustainably maintain, enhance and promote the coast and countryside of Argyll and the Isles…
Friends of the Sound of Jura
The Sound of Jura is home to some of the most fascinating and diverse marine life in Scotland…
Islay Ultimate Online Guide
With categories of pages including Nature, Boat Trips and more…
Isle of Islay – VisitScotland
Pages on Beaches, Wildlife Spotting, Sea Adventures and more…
Islay walks – Walkhighlands
Islay offers some superb scenery for walkers. There are spectacular beaches of perfect fine sand, a score of more intimate, sheltered coves…
Isle of Mull – VisitScotland
Discover the bays, wildlife, geological wonders and boat trips on Mull.
Isle of Mull Beaches
Find out where to find some of Mull’s best beaches and all about the 300 miles of coastline on offer…
Isle of Mull walks – Walkhighlands
Mull includes some of the wildest coastal scenery in the UK as well as many grand mountains…
Visit Mull & Iona
With details including beaches, wildlife watching, outdoor adventure, walks and more.
Sponsored listings
The National Trust for Scotland
A vital conservation charity protecting Scotland’s coast, wilderness, wildlife and countryside for the good of all. Funded largely by donations, membership is very affordable, comes with a raft of benefits and supports their work.
A Handbook Of Scotland's Coasts
The essential guide for beachcombers, rockpoolers, wild swimmers, birdwatchers, hikers, history buffs, sailors, walkers, dreamers. Discover more about the thousands of miles of Scotland's spectacular coastline - from its stunning geology and diverse marine and bird life to...
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Also see: The Countryside of Scotland.