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Argyll & Bute

A Thousand Islands, a Thousand Stories

Argyll & Bute encompasses a vast coastal territory from the Clyde sea lochs in the south to the island of Colonsay in the west, taking in the strategic harbours of Campbeltown and Oban, and the fertile gardens of the Gulf Stream-warmed western seaboard.

Film & Television

Argyll & Bute on Screen

Argyll's sea loch landscapes, island-dotted coastlines, and ancient forests have featured in Downton Abbey, War Horse, and numerous international productions. The proximity to Glasgow makes it one of the most production-friendly Highland regions.

Key Locations

  • Inveraray Castle & town
  • Kilmartin Glen (archaeological landscape)
  • Loch Fyne & surrounding sea lochs
  • Oban town & Kerrera Island
  • Kintyre peninsula
  • Colonsay & Oronsay islands
  • Dunadd (ancient capital of Dal Riata)

Facilities & Logistics

Oban is the main ferry hub with good accommodation. Campbeltown Airport. Glasgow accessible in 2-3hrs via A82/A83. Well-developed film-friendly reputation through previous productions.

Key Contacts & Bodies

Argyll & Bute Council (locations), Argyll & Bute Rural Development Partnership, Inveraray Castle Estate.

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