A wide variety of small, friendly local shops awaits visitors to the towns and villages of the Cowal peninsula. The main shopping area is Dunoon and its hub is Argyll Street, a quaint and bustling street filled with every type of store. Here you can find fresh local produce, delicious bakery goods, interesting books about the area, souvenirs, toys, outdoor wear, jewellery, arts and crafts, electrical goods, medicines, clothing and lots more.

In particular, Cowal prides itself in providing a showcase for acclaimed artists from all over Scotland and beyond. Go to our Events page to keep up with local exhibitions. Our Arts and Crafts page contains a list of the several renowned galleries in the area.