Our guide to Dunoon for visitors coming to one of our drinks experiences or traditional skills workshops.
A seaside town with lots going on
On the Cowal peninsula, overlooking the river Clyde, Dunoon is a rural town with lots of charm. If you’re making the trip over the water to join one of our drinks or traditional skills experiences, here are some local tips to help you plan your trip.
Accommodation options
Here are a few of the independent hotels and B&Bs in or near Dunoon.
St Ives Hotel is on West Bay, a short walk from us on Hillfoot Street.
What to do in Dunoon
Coastal and woodland walks, independent cafes and restaurants, sea sports and heritage explorations, Dunoon is a lovely place to spend a weekend.
Our TOP 10 tips:
Walk along West Bay to admire the shingle wildflowers and seaweed, and look out for oystercatchers.
Take your fish and chips to the beach, there are a few to choose from, such as West Bay, East Bay and Kirn.
Explore our local heritage through walks and bike rides with the Dunoon Forward App, which is packed with helpful local information, kids activities and five heritage trails.
Attend another local event! From book talks to foraging walks, there’s plenty going on around town. See What’s On Dunoon.
Find out about Dunoon’s heritage at Castle House Museum.
Walk around the town and visit our local independent shops.
Stop in at Dunoon Burgh Hall to see the latest exhibition.
Look out for dolphins at Dunoon Pier.
Enjoy your morning coffee in one of Dunoon's local independent coffee shops.
Check out our street, Hillfoot Street, for wine, health foods, fish and chips, secondhand shopping and more!
Hillfoot Street
You’ll find us at 28 Hillfoot Street, about a 10-minute walk from Dunoon pier.
Our neighbours on Hillfoot Street are worth checking out, including:
Anselmo’s for tasty sit-in or takeaway fish and chips.
Argyll Abode is a gorgeous macrame studio.
Argyll Vinter’s wine bar is a local favourite.
Eco Health Store and pick up some snacks, gifts and soaps.
Sweet Spot for locally made sandwiches, hot pies and snacks.
Curios Crow, on the corner of Hillfoot Street and Auchamore Road, for hand-crafted curios.
Oxfam Dunoon, for secondhand bargains.
Radio Charity Shop for vintage wares.
Getting here
There are two ferry operators:
CalMac Ferries passenger-only service takes you from Gourock to Dunoon Pier. The Gourock ferry terminal is beside the train station, making this the ideal route for those travelling by public transport.
Western Ferries vehicle and passenger service takes you from McInroy's Point (Gourock) to Hunter's Quay (by Dunoon).
