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Visit the Scottish Heartlands
  Things to See & Do

Places to visit Places to visit
This is a diverse area of rich culture and contrasts. For those who love nature and the outdoors, it offers forest parks and colourful floral gardens, beautiful islands each full of individual character, and abundant wildlife. For lovers of history, there is an unparalleled range of historic sites including castles, monuments and historic houses where Scotland's turbulent past, clan heritage and rich history will delight the visitor. You can take to the seas to explore the rugged coast of Argyll, or take a more relaxing cruise on some of the most famous lochs in Scotland. Your can even visit many of the area's internationally famous distilleries to see how our national drink is made. Whatever your interests, you're sure to have a packed itinerary.

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Shopping

Shopping and Leisure
You won't go home empty handed from Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs. You can pick up a bargain at the area's designer outlets, browse through shops in modern centres and bustling towns, and find delightful locally produced craft items to remind you of your visit. And to keep fit whilst you're here, there are also first class leisure facilities at various locations throughout the area. You might also wish to check out the evening entertainment available in the local area whilst you are here.

Click here to search our database of shopping and retail facilities in the area.
Click here to search our database of sports and leisure facilities in the area.
Click here to search our database of evening entertainment venues.

Eating Eating and drinking
In Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs you'll certainly get a taste of Scotland. Freshly caught seafood and delicious dishes containing only the finest locally produced ingredients are bywords of traditional Scottish cookery. However, you'll find a tremendous variety of international cuisine throughout the area. From bar lunches and snacks to a la carte evening dining, there are plenty of places where you'll find meals to remember. Don't forget to wash it all down with a glass of Scotch whisky - many internationally acclaimed brands are produced right here!

Click here to search our database of places to eat and drink in the area. Also click for further information on restaurants in Scotland.
Transport
There are plenty of ways for visitors to get around Argyll, the Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling & the Trossachs. If you don't bring your own car, there are plenty of car hire companies who will be happy to arrange a vehicle to suit you. If you'd rather let somebody else take the strain, some areas are accessible by train, and there are also plenty of local bus services. Alternatively, there are also a number of tour operators who will be happy to show you around the area, with many offering special interest tours (see below).

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Tour Operators

Activity and Tour Operators
There are many operators in the area which offer a range of activities and tour options, and who will be able to assist you, whether you want to discover wildlife in the Argyll Islands, cruise on Loch Lomond, take a taxi tour around parts of Scotland’s first national park or hire an expert tour guide to ensure you get the most out of your visit to the area.

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Click here to search our database of sightseeing and tour operators.
services Other services
There are a variety of other services which you may want to make use of during your stay in the area, ranging from banks and Internet/email facilities to launderettes and chemists.

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