Dunoon, Argyll & Bute
★★
This friendly regional museum is the best place to start an in-depth visit to the attractive town of Dunoon. The town’s location on the Firth of Clyde – relatively remote via land but readily accessible by sea – has provided the museum with a rich history to delve into, and Cowal’s manifold other attractions are also well covered. The crenelated building itself dates to 1822 and opened as a museum in 1998; it’s set above well-kept gardens and offers beautiful views across the Firth of Clyde.
Location
O.S. Grid Reference: NS 175764
GPS coordinates: 55.946171,-4.924355
Passenger ferry / bus to Dunoon
Car park
Key info
Tuesday to Saturday, April to October
£3.50 adult including voluntary (!) donation / free for accompanied children
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