Argyll and Bute Factsheet

Argyll & Bute

Argyll and Bute has a landscape of great, natural beauty which is enriched by a distinguished history and heritage. The temperate climate of the Gulf stream allows vibrant, exotic gardens and lush, thick forests to thrive.

Situated on the south west coast of the Highlands, it is a place where rolling, fertile
farmland gives way to a ragged coastline, cut?into ribbons by the lochs and sea. Here you find peninsulas, with lighthouses stretching to the sky and on the horizon, the islands of Bute, Islay, Jura, Iona, Staffa, Coll and Mull rise from the sea.

Churches and chapels are located close by standing stones, carved monoliths and? burial cairns ... all are set off by the stunning scenery. Idyllic villages and hamlets cling to the edges of the coast. The upland mountains and dark heather moors of the North, reveal hidden lochs and secret glades, and crystal-clear mountain streams sweep down to the calm waters of the coast.? With its pure, clean air and long summer days, Argyll and Bute offers a powerful experience of the rich variety of landscapes which Scotland has to offer.

ACCESS:

Good road, rail and air networks mean Argyll can be reached from Inverness on the east or Glasgow in the west. Oban or Kennacraig (Kintyre) offer passenger and car ferries sailing many of the Islands in the area. Alternatively there are twice-daily flights from Glasgow to Islay and Tiree.

For further information:

The Scottish Highlands and Islands Film Commission office for Argyll and Bute can be contacted for
more detailed information on their services and facilities, including free advice and information on locations, accommodation and crew, as well as access to the extensive photographic library.

Contact:

Paul Convery,
Development & Environment Services,
Argyll & Bute Council,
Kilmory Castle,
Lochgilphead,
Argyll.
PA31 8RT
Tel: 01546 604278
Fax: 01546 604386
Email: [email protected]

Climate:
(Tiree)

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Sunshine - daily	1.4	2.4	3.7	5.8	6.9	6.6	5.1	5.2	3.9	2.5	1.5	0.9
Temp. (c)	6.3	8.2	7.3	7	10.5	11.5	13.1	13.4	13.2	9.6	7.6	7.3
Rain - mm	127	79	96	59	59	61	78	95	129	140	122	120