On Scotland’s west coast, in the county of Argyll, is the historic resort town of Dunoon. The journey to Dunoon can be made by ferry across the Firth of Clyde, which is one of the top sailing regions in the world, or by driving through amazing scenery of towering mountains and lochs, each more beautiful than the last. Dunoon is reachable by both land and sea. The region hosts a wide range of events, including sailing competitions, music and cuisine festivals, and the well-known Highland Gathering. In addition to a high street filled with mostly independent stores that offers a delightfully unusual shopping experience, Dunoon itself has a large number of taverns, coffee shops, and restaurants serving local seafood. With its walled garden, towering Giant Sequoia trees, and hillside walkways offering views over Holy Loch, known for its shipbuilding heritage and which, for a long time, served as a US Navy submarine facility, Benmore Botanic Garden is well worth a visit. With fantastic scenery, sailing, and walking opportunities, as well as Glasgow being only about an hour away by car, this incredibly lovely region of Scotland has something to please everyone.
