Dunoon is a town in Argyll and Bute, western Scotland , on the Cowal peninsula by the Firth of Clyde. It sits on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde , south of the Holy Loch, and is often described as the main town on Cowal.

Where it is

  • On the Cowal peninsula.
  • In Argyll and Bute council area.
  • On the northwestern shore of the Firth of Clyde.
  • About 30 miles from Glasgow by travel guide descriptions.

Simple picture

Think of Dunoon as a coastal town west of the Clyde estuary , across the water from the Glasgow side, with ferries and scenic roads linking it to the rest of central Scotland.

A useful landmark

Dunoon is known for its Victorian pier , promenade, and its role as a gateway to the Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park.

Quick location summary

Fact| Detail
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Town| Dunoon 13
Region| Argyll and Bute, Scotland 13
Area| Cowal peninsula 15
Waterway| Firth of Clyde 13