Google Map Guide to ArgyllThis Argyll guide is part of the Scotland guide. It contains an interactive map of Argyll showing some of the areas of interest. In each area you will find some local information along with beautiful 360° panoramas taken by local and travelling photographers. This growing collection of panoramic images provides a great way to explore Argyll as you plan your visit. Argyll is a region in Western Scotland, known as Earra-Ghàidheal in modern Gaelic. in 1975 the county regions of Scotland were abolished and Argyll was split up into the Highland and Strathclyde Regions. The west coast of Scotland is famously indented, full of deep sea lochs and off-shore islands. For tourist purposes, the area can be broken up into Campbeltown, Kintyre & Gigha, Dunoon & Cowal, Glencoe & Kinlochleven, Helensburgh & Lomond, Islay, Jura & Colonsay, Lochgilphead & Mid Argyll, Oban & Lorn, Rothesay & Bute, Strontian & Ardnamurchan, Tiree & Coll, Tobermory, Mull & Iona. The most famous loch in Argyll is Loch Lomond, and other lochs include Loch Long, Loch Fyne and Loch Goil. Argyll is ideal for those seeking rural holidays, rugged landscape and outdoor activities. |