ARGYLL - BIRTHPLACE OF SCOTLAND

Argyll is Scotland’s birthplace.
The present day Scottish nation grew from the gaelic  kingdom of Dalriada, which was founded by Irish settlers around the fourth century. The early kings of Dalriada were crowned at their capital at Dunadd – a fortified dwelling set on a rocky promontory five miles north west of the present day town of Lochgilphead. 

It was at this time that the area became known as Earra-Ghaidheal – the bounds or coastline of the Gaels. Dunadd was the capital for the Dalriada Scots until the Picts captured it in 736.

STUNNING

Argyll and Bute is simply stunning.

Situated on the west coast of Scotland,  it is one of the most beautiful and diverse areas in Britain. Its natural environment, clean air and low crime rate are just three of the factors which combine to offer a quality of life second to none.

Our claim to be the “best environment” is not exaggerated. Our wild and rugged countryside, mountains, lochs and coastline support the most extensive range of flora and fauna in the UK. With such a precious asset, sustainability and environmental protection lie at the very heart of all development.

Argyll and Bute Council covers the second largest geographical area of any Scottish local authority, stretching for over 100 miles from Appin in the north to Campbeltown in the south and more than 80 miles from the Isle of Tiree in the west to Helensburgh in the east.

It boasts six towns, 26 inhabited islands and over 3,000 miles of coastline.