Dunoon
Dunoon
Welcome to our page of information, attractions and places of interest around Dunoon. The Dunoon hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Dunoon. From Dunoon you can explore the beautiful lochs & mountains of the highlands of Scotland. We hope you enjoy your stay and find your ideal accommodation from our list of hotels in Dunoon and the surrounding area. The Scottish town of Dunoon is on the west side of Scotland, north of the Firth of Clyde river, on the Cowal Peninsula. It is located on the east side of the mountainous Cowal Peninsula and is more easily accessible by sea than by land. It grew to prominence as a holiday resort in the nineteenth century and today still retains a Victorian flavour. Argyll Street is Dunoon's main shopping street. Also see Dunoon.

Visitor attractions and information - Dunoon

	Dunoon Castle. Between the two bays of Dunoon is a hilly nose of land sticking out into the estuary. This is the site of Dunoon Castle, once a major stronghold and built some time around 1050. It had been abandoned by 1650 and today nothing remains beyond a few grassy lumps on top of the hill that provides an excellent viewpoint over the town and the Firth of Clyde. Location: On the outskirts of Dunoon.
	Dunoon Castle House Museum, Argyll Gardens (opposite the ferry landing stage), Dunoon, Argyll. Tel. 01369 701422. The Museum traces the development of the Cowal peninsula from prehistoric times to the present day. Notable are a fine Neolithic pot and an outstanding collection of Clyde steamer models. Four rooms recreate the Victoria lifestyle of Dunoon residents. castlehousemuseum.org.uk. Location: On the outskirts of Dunoon.
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St Ives Hotel West Bay Dunoon Argyllshire PA23 7HU	Dunoon hotel. Only minutes from Dunoon town centre. The hotel is situated on the traffic free West Bay with magnificent views of the Firth Of Clyde. We are only minutes from the town centre and offer the ideal waterfront setting for an affordable short break. We offer a varied menu that is changed daily, with local produce used for those special Scottish dishes. Vegetarian and alternate diets can be catered for. The hotel has a residential licence for those guests who wish to have drinks with their meal or to relax in the comfortable lounge, which has splendid views of the bay and garden. The tastefully decorated rooms are en suite or with private facilities......

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