Castle House MuseumThis is Dunoon’s landmark building. The museum is a rebuilt medieval castle in the middle of Castle Gardens. www.castlehousemuseum.org.uk
Cowal highland gatheringThe World's largest and most spectacular Highland Games: The Cowal Highland Gathering. An event second to none in the Highland Games calendar. www.cowalgathering.com
Velvet path trekking and riding centreSuitable for both experienced riders and pony trekking for beginners with riding courses and trail riding. Also offers child care for unaccompanied children, plus riding for disabled people. Campbell Road, Innellan, PA23 7SL Tel: 01369 830580
Ben More Outdoor CentreActivity centre for children. Instructors offer courses to get some experience in rock climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, canoeing, gorge walking and cave exploring. www.benmorecentre.co.uk
Ben More Botanic GardensThe garden is at the foot of the Ben More Mountain’s with views over the Holy Loch, Dunoon, Kilmun and the River Clyde. Open between March and October, Café and Shop. www.rbge.org.uk
River RocketHigh speed adventure powerboat rides. Located at the Holy Loch Marina, Sandbank, near Dunoon in Argyll. www.riverrocket.co.uk/
Quad Bike Hire & Outdoor Adventure CentreOutdoor activities - Quad bike hire, abseiling, shooting, kayaking, rib boat rides, archery and more. www.quadmaniascotland.co.uk
Waverley Paddle SteamerSail on the last sea-going paddle steamer in the worldThe Waverley. www.waverleyexcursions.co.uk
Kilmun ArboretumOriginally established in the 1930s as a forestry research plot, this is now part of the Argyll Forest. Good walks and beautiful views over the Holy Loch. www.forestry.gov.uk
Innellan Golf Club Approximately 0.5 miles from Ardeer. The golf course is a 9-hole hilltop course situated above the Innellan village with spectacular views over the Firth of Clyde. Knockamillie Road, Innellan, PA23 7SG. Tel: 01369 830242. http://golf.visitscotland.com/repositories/courses/innellan
Cowal Golf Club 5 miles from Ardeer. The golf course is an 18-hole wooded parkland course again with superb views over the Firth of Clyde. Cowal Golf Club, Ardenslate Road Dunoon, PA23 8NN. Tel: +44 (0)1369 702216. http://golf.visitscotland.com/repositories/courses/cowal
Blairmore and Strone Golf Club James Braid designed Blairmore and Strone Golf Club in 1896. The course is set on the hillside above Strone and in consequence is hilly and undulating with large areas of deep rough bordering most fairways. From the tees of the 6th, 7th, and 8th holes wonderful views of Clyde Estuary can be enjoyed by players. High Road, Strone, Dunoon PA23 8JJ. Tel 01369 840676. http://golf.visitscotland.com/repositories/courses/blairmore--strone
Dunoon Leisure CentreThe local leisure complex with 25m pool, kid’s pool, a flume, a well equipped gym and health spa with Sauna. www.riversideleisure.com
