Argyllshire is a maritime county of western Scotland, 155 miles in length but witha coastline of 2290 miles. Its area is 3165 square miles.
It is mountainous, the scenery of these sections possessing a wild grandeur. In the south the climate is mild, but in the north it is severe and the peaks are always snow-capped. The county is noted for its whiskey distilleries at Campbeltown and Islay. Inveraray is its chief city.
