In Person 2024 Theme Argyll & Bute Argyll Estates Archives 21 September 2024 The Argyll Estates Archives house the records of the earls and dukes of Argyll. Dating from the 13th century, the archive tells the stories of family members, their participation in historical events and the administration of their extensive estates in Argyll, the islands and central Scotland – including the re-building of the castle and the new town of Inveraray in the 18th century. View Details Facilities Events For Children Parking Limited Access
In Person 2024 Theme Argyll & Bute Arrochar Parish Church 21 September 2024 Arrochar Parish Church was built in 1848 to replace the original church which was opened in 1733. The remains of this church can be seen in the graveyard. Within the building are several beautiful stained-glass windows dating from the late 19th Century to the early 21st Century. View Details Facilities Disabled Access WC Parking
In Person Argyll & Bute Castle House Museum, Dunoon 21 September 2024 Situated in Castle Gardens, Castle House Museum is at the heart of history in Dunoon. Our main display area takes visitors on a chronological journey through the rich history of our town, from Neolithic times to twentieth century wartime. Key exhibits here include the life of Robert Burns' companion Highland Mary, the history of The Clan Lamont, and the growing popularity of Dunoon as a holiday resort from the 1890s onwards, being a key destination of those travelling 'doon the watter' on the steamers. Our Victorian Rooms are realistic room-set reconstructions which show life in the Victorian era: the clocks are ticking and the plants are growing! Our cinema room shows a short presentation of pictures of Dunoon and the surrounding areas in the past and compares these to recent times. View Details Facilities Disabled WC WC Events For Children Parking Limited Access
In Person 2024 Theme Argyll & Bute Dunoon Burgh Hall 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 The Burgh Hall is part of a group of buildings from the second half of the 19th century which define Dunoon as a town and as a community, all of which were designed by the architect Robert Alexander Bryden. In 2024 we are commemorating the 150th Anniversary of the building. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Events For Children
In Person 2024 Theme Argyll & Bute Historic Kilmun 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 Historic Kilmun is an ancient site in Kilmun; the site of religious worship since the early 7th century. We have a ruined collegiate tower; morte safes; a 19century church with stunning stained glass and a unique water power organ and the Argyll Mausoleum where the heads of the Clan Campbell are buried. We have an interpretation visitor centre with further information on the interactive screen within the building. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Events For Children Parking
2024 Theme In Person Argyll & Bute Jean's Bothy, Helensburgh new 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 We are a mental health & wellbeing group which operates out of a 1930s cottage in Helensburgh. Our membership is almost 400 members since opening in September 2018 and we have a reasonable sized plot around the building. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments Events For Children
In Person 2024 Theme Argyll & Bute Mount Stuart 22 September 2024 Mount Stuart is an extraordinary Neo-Gothic mansion on the Isle of Bute. The spectacular interiors are complemented by extensive grounds and lush gardens. Mount Stuart Trust creates an engaging exhibition programme from Contemporary Visual Art to rarely seen items from the Bute Collection. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Refreshments
In Person Argyll & Bute Rhu & Shandon Parish Church new 21 September 2024 There has been a church on this site since 1648. The current (and third church - 1851) was designed in a Revival Gothic style by William Spence. A variety of modifications and extensions have been carried out since then. Notably (in 1881) four clocks and chiming bells were added to the octagonal tower. These are still functioning today. The church occupies a prominent place at the heart of village. View Details Facilities Disabled Access Disabled WC WC Parking Hearing Loop
2024 Theme In Person Argyll & Bute Tobermory Distillery new 21 September 2024 22 September 2024 A 226 year old Scotch Malt whisky distillery, one of the oldest working distilleries in Scotland. A place full of history and stories and just a wee bit of single malt whisky! View Details Facilities Limited Access Parking
