Spring 2013 Events in Cowal and Argyll

March to October

Benmore Guided Tours & Explorer

Benmore Gardens run guided tours starting in March and run through to the end of October. 2013 marks the 150th anniversary of the magnificent Redwood Avenue so why not join a tour and take in the history, plants and seasonal highlights of Benmore.

Walking tours run on Tuesdays and Sundays while the Benmore Explorer Tour runs on Wednesdays and Thursdays taking a limited number of people around the gardens on a people carrier which is ideal for those with mobility restrictions.

More information about Benmore Gardens.

May

Bute Jazz Festival
3rd – 6^th May

The Bute Jazz Festival is one of Europe’s most popular jazz festivals. It’s an exciting mix of Jazz and Rhythm and Blues with top musicians coming from far and wide to perform. Starting on the Saturday, there is a free jazz parade where all the bands and artistes jam away as they march towards Rothesay’s esplanade fountain and gardens. During the parade there are many brightly coloured, decorated umbrellas and a prize is awarded to the best one at the end of the procession.

So why not make the most of your May Bank Holiday Weekend and visit the Bute Jazz Festival. More details are on the Bute Jazz Festival website.

Loch Fyne Food Fair
18^th – 19^th May

The Loch Fyne Food Fair is annual treat for seafood lovers everywhere. Visitors and suppliers gather in the fields next to the Loch Fyne Oyster Bar at Cairndow for a seafood feast with wine and entertainment. The centrepiece is the Food Tent where producers have on offer delights such as Arbroath Smokies, Orkney Herrings, Loch Fyne Oysters, Gravadlax, smoked salmon, shellfish, and a host of non-seafood like venison, puddings, preserves and ales.

There is also live music, a craft tent, children’s entertainment and talks about food.

The Fair is open from 11am – 6pm, admission is free and parking is £3 per vehicle. Visit the Loch Fyne website for more details.

If you know of an event happening this Spring in either Argyll or Cowal and it’s not listed on our website, call us on 01700 811 239 and we’ll get it listed.