Argyll Holidays - Local Information

Argyll holidays provide everything you could ask for. You can have a fun filled time no matter what interests and activities you prefer. Book your accommodation at Portavadie Marina Cottages and enjoy some of these activities during your visit.

Argyllshire is also home to many festivals and events. Some of these are listed below. Note that all of the links on this page open in a new window.

Bute Jazz Festival >
The Isle of Bute Jazz Festival began in 1988 and has been staged annually on the first weekend of May ever since

Tarbert Sea Food Festival >
The Tarbert Seafood Festival, set around Tarbert's natural harbour at the tip of Kintyre, is one of the area's main annual events held on the first full weekend in July.

Tarbert Music Festival >
The Tarbert Music Festibval takes place in September each year.

Colintraive Jazz Day

Scottish Series International Yacht Racing >
Known locally as the Tarbert Boat Race this is the premier sailing event in Scotland and the second largest in the United Kingdom.

Cowal Highland Gathering - Scottish Highland Games >
This is the world's largest and most spectacular Highland Games: The Cowal Highland Gathering. An event second to none in the Highland Games calendar.

Bute Live Festival - Music, Dance and Drama >
ButeLive promotes and encourages live performances of music and the arts on the Isle of Bute.

Cowalfest - Walking and Arts Festival >
Normally held in October, this is a multi-faceted ten day festival that brings outdoor activity and landscape together with all the art forms.

Inverary Folk Festival
An annual folk festival held in this historic, picturesque Argyllshire town.

Argyll Secret Coast
This website offers more information on the area around Portavadie and the activities available.