Follow the wagon trail west and you'll find one of Scotland's most attractive, finest, superior, wonderful and friendly seaside towns. Find Dunoon on the map . We have been welcoming cowboys and cowgirls for generations and in the last three years we have been doing our welcoming properly with the Dunoon Country and Western Extravaganza. With plenty of fine eatin' and drinkin' parlours and hostelries to tie up your horse and hang up your hat, Dunoon is the perfect place to host such a huge Country and Western Extravaganza. Dunoon is also the perfect place to spend some time and do some exploring. The Cowal penninsular has much to discover, so here are some suggestions to help on your way -

Benmore Botanic Gardens
Marvel at nature's giants as you enter the magnificent avenue of Giant Redwoods and follow the mountainside trails through 150 acres of spectacular scenery in the Garden's dramatic Highland glen setting.
Contact +44 (0)1369-706261 for event details. www.rbge.org.uk

Cowal Bird Garden
Within one mile of the town centre, includes donkeys, goats, macaws, owls, children's play area, nature trail, gift shop, indoor play area, watership down and dry sledging slope.
 Special Attraction - 'Bluebell' the albino Roe Deer. 
Open daily 10:30 to 18:00 (last entry 17:00),
from Easter to November.
Contact +44 (0)1369-707999

Riverside Swim & Health Centre
As well as swimming there is a teaching pool, health suite, flume, cafe and with instruction the keep fit gym. Watch out for special fun sessions and inflatables for family fun throughout the holidays.

Contact +44 (0)1369-701170 for details and programme.

www.riversideleisure.com

QUADMANIA - the ultimate quadbike experience!!
Quad biking for all ages over 8 years. Treks organised through the fields, forests & onto the mountain. Many other activities available for groups. Open all year, from 09:00 to 18:00 at Stronchullin Farm, Blairmore, By Dunoon.

Contact +44 (0)1369-810246 for details. www.quadmaniascotland.co.uk

COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING

The Largest and most spectacular Highland Games in the World. An event second to none in the Highland Games calendar.

From the very first gathering on 11th August 1894 Cowal has become a world famous institution and has gone from strength to strength. Cowal Gathering has continued and will continue to seek to foster the traditions and match the achievements of

For decades thanks to Cowal's reputation as a major promoter of Highland music, dance, and tradition, exiles over the world have turned to Dunoon for advice and practical assistance in setting up their own gatherings. Now Cowal attracts more than 3500 competitors - many from Scottish Communities-in-exile as far flung as British Columbia (Canada) and New Zealand.

See the website  www.cowalgathering.com

Cowal Golf Club
Argyll
Scotland
(Last updated 27/04/2004)

www.cowalgolfclub.com

Location/Description
Quarter mile off A815 at Kirn (north-east boundary of Dunoon). Rising wooded parkland with superb views over Firth of Clyde. 18 holes 6063 yards. S.S.S. 70. Practice area.

Green Fees
Weekdays £22.00 per round £35.00 per day; weekends £32.00 per round £45.00 per day (prices may be subject to increase).

Visitor Policy
welcome weekdays possible restrictions weekends. Separate visitor changing/shower facilities. Local hotels offer golf holidays - apply to Secretary for details.

Societies
welcome special rates available.

Catering Facilities full service available.

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