How the little isle of Coll is big on arts and crafts
CHARTS - Wander Argyll
Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles
Argyll has one of the highest concentrations of artists anywhere in Scotland. With expansive coastlines and 23 Islands, it's no wonder people gravitate here to find inspiration in its heritage-steeped landscape.
CHARTS (Culture Heritage & Arts Assembly, Argyll & Isles) is a member-guided SCIO that fosters collaborative working across the whole Culture Heritage and Arts sector. Wander Argyll, is a place for us to showcase the rich culture, heritage, and arts activities happening across Argyll.
CHARTS represent the region’s artists and heritage businesses, you can see a selection of these in our Wander Argyll Map or visit our website to meet our creative community of over 500 members and see their work. You can also connect with us on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Image: Leabaidh Rìoghail do Chalum Chille, A Royal Bed For Colmcille, Cobhan Cùildeach (Secluded Hollow), Iona.
Temporary Installation Of Heather On The First Day Of Autumn At What Is Known As The Hermit’s Cell by CHARTS member Alicia Hendrick. Drone Image Thanks To Gordon Bruce.
Directory of our Amazing Culture Heritage & Arts Members
Wander Argyll was created by CHARTS, Argyll and the Isles’ Culture, Heritage and Arts Assembly supporting the region’s wonderful artists and craftmakers, amazing creatives and the excellent caretakers of our history and heritage.
Look through our directory to find out more about our wonderful creative community.
Visit the CHARTS website to meet over 500 members to discover their work.
Events
Argyll and the Isles has many recurring cultural and creative events such as Cowal Open Studios, Mull of Kintyre Music Festival, Art Map, TIDES and we also have lots of one-off opportunities.
Visit our events calendar for more information.
Inspiration
How Saddell Bay on Kintyre has inspired famous artists
If you hanker after wild and remote places, then you’ll love Saddell Bay on Argyll’s Kintyre peninsu...
Seven Secret Coast locations that inspired an artist.
Seven locations on Argyll's Secret Coast that inspired artist Jane Hunter.
Discover the arts and crafts of Kintyre and Gigha
Kintyre is home to a thriving community of artists and craftspeople, who are inspired by the wild and rugged landscape.
6 ways to embrace Gaelic culture in Argyll and the Isles!
The centuries-old language of Gaelic is thought to originate from Ireland, first entering Scotland i...
Why the Dalriada Heritage Trail is a journey through Scottish history
You’ll find an extraordinary concentration of natural and historic attractions from Inveraray to Kil...
