| Benmore Botanical Gardens: | Magnificent Mountainside garden, 7 miles north of Dunoon (link) |
| Ardkinglas Woodland Garden: | Rhododendrons, Azaleas and the ‘mightiest conifer in Europe’ (link) |
| Dunoon Castle: | Both Dunoon Castle and Hafton Castle were designed by architect David Hamilton (link) |
| Castle House Museum: | Castle Gardens Dunoon (link) |
| Argyll Forest Park: | Offers forest walks, mountain paths, spectacular views, car parks & picnic areas, cycle trails, horse and fishing, a ten minute drive from Dunoon (link) |
| Cowal Highland Gathering: | Including World Highland Dancing Championships, heavy events and a procession of more than 2,000 marching pipers always held the last weekend in August (link) |
| Golf: | Ideal location for Golf Holidays, numerous golf courses. Dunoon, Greenock, Largs, Troon, Bute to name but a few. (link) |
| Local Activities include: | Clay Pigeon Shooting, Sailing, Fishing, Quad Biking, Walking, Golf, Swimming. |
Bute, and Wemyss Bay make ideal day trips.