The Cowal Peninsula - one of Scotland’s undiscovered treasures

Strathspey Holiday Cottage, near Dunoon, Argyll - sleeps 2

• Blairmore Art Gallery is just a mile or so from the cottage.  Its location is stunning; at the head of the pier in Blairmore village, on the shore of Loch Long, with views to the Arrochar alps, the Loch, and the River Clyde beyond. The Gallery features work from many local talented Artists and Crafts people, such as David Morrisson, and Raymond Murray.  Enjoy a light lunch or coffee in this pleasant gallery and craft shop.

• The Burgh Hall Arts and Exhibition Centre and cafe, Dunoon. This Grade B-listed  Hall was designed in the Scots Baronial style by the Glasgow architect Robert Bryden, and opened in 1874 at a key location in the town of Dunoon. With an initial seating capacity of 500, it was for a time the only theatre in Argyll, and until the 1960s the focus of public life in Dunoon. Open every Saturday 10 am till 4pm.

• Juno Design Gallery,Dunoon.  Enjoy  pleasant surroundings where you will find an extensive range of gifts, jewellery, crafts, paintings & prints, many of which are made in Scotland. Exhibition featuring contemporary artists and designers from Argyll.

• Inver Cottage Restaurant, coffee house and craft gallery sells an unusual selection of artwork and gifts.

• Cowal Open Studios each September showcases an amazing amount of local talent.  It’s a great opportunity to buy something unique to remind you of your holiday

Arts and craft centres in Argyll & Bute