ARGYLL WILDLIFE
Argyll Wildlife is a community-led charity based in Knapdale, on the west coast of Scotland, and the Argyll Beaver Centre is our home.
WELCOME TO
THE ARGYLL BEAVER CENTRE
Step inside a 400-year-old farmhouse in the heart of Knapdale and discover one of Argyll’s most memorable wildlife experiences.
We are here to share our passion and knowledge of the local landscape and its many spectacular species, and to help you get the most out of exploring this fascinating part of Argyll.
Alongside a busy schedule of guided beaver walks, we run community events, education sessions and conservation projects. Come and pay us a visit and see what we and the beavers have been getting up to!
VISIT THE
ARGYLL BEAVER CENTRE
Opening Times
WINTER 2026/27
November 1st 2026 to March 22nd 2027
Wednesdays and Thursdays and every third Sunday
10am – 4pm
Free admission
Come and visit our fully sustainable visitor centre set in Scotland’s beautiful temperate rainforest. Learn about Knapdale’s beavers, what makes the habitats here so special, and where to go for the best chances of spotting wildlife.
ABOUT ARGYLL WILDLIFE
We’re a charitable social enterprise working to inspire people of all ages about wildlife and ecology in this special part of Argyll.
We founded the Argyll Beaver Centre in 2017 to bring people up close to the incredible wildlife and landscapes of Knapdale. Knapdale was the site of the UK’s first official reintroduction of beavers to the wild.
We exist to showcase these extraordinary animals and the benefits they’ve brought to the local ecosystem since they arrived in 2009. Every day we marvel at the interconnectedness of this charismatic keystone species, its freshwater habitat, and all the wildlife that shares it.
WHAT WE DO
Wildlife Experiences
Here at the Argyll Beaver Centre, we offer guided beaver walks, seashore safaris, bat evenings and bespoke adventures exploring Scotland’s rare Atlantic rainforest, rich birdlife and ancient landscapes.
Completely off-grid and surrounded by lochs, oakwoods and protected habitats, the centre also features a wildlife hide (red squirrels, woodpeckers, pine martens and more), hands-on displays and family-friendly activities — with unforgettable encounters waiting just outside the door.
Education
Our team also runs a programme of education sessions and outdoor learning for school and community groups across Argyll.
Conservation
We carry out practical conservation work to monitor, protect and restore native species, improve habitats and involve the community in improving our local environment.
Beavers spotted on 100% of our walks in 2026
BOOK A GUIDED WALK
Curious about Scotland’s first official re-wilded beavers and their Atlantic rainforest home?
Join an expert-led evening walk, book a wildlife watching session in our private woodland hide, or let us arrange a bespoke guided tour to take you off the beaten track.
Most popular is our weekly beaver walk: we’ll take you through some beautiful beaver habitat, share our expert knowledge of the ecology of this rare rainforest habitat, and lead you to a peaceful waterside spot, where you’ll have the best chance of spotting a beaver as they emerge at dusk.
MAKE A DONATION
Help us nurture the next generation of wildlife enthusiasts through our education programme
OUR CHARITABLE STATUS
We are a registered charitable organisation (SC047167), reliant on donations and grant funding to support our environmental education and conservation work. Every donation we receive goes towards keeping the Argyll Beaver Centre free to visit up to 5 days a week, and supports our outreach in schools across Argyll.
FURTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT US
BECOME A MEMBER
If you enjoyed your visit to Argyll Beaver Centre, or wish to support our work with an ongoing contribution, please consider becoming a member of Argyll Wildlife. Membership is £15 a year for individuals or £25 for joint membership, and helps to grow our impact for the benefit of people and wildlife.
VOLUNTEER WITH US
We couldn’t exist without the support of our volunteers, who help with everything from guided walks to practical maintenance jobs. If you’d like to get involved, find out more about volunteering with Argyll Wildlife and how you could help support our work.
LATEST NEWS
Read about the latest goings-on in and around the visitor centre, catch up with the beaver families, and get updates on our ongoing project work.
WE WORK WITH
Seawilding | Argyll Hope Spot | Kilmartin Museum | Wilderness Scotland | 19th Argyll Scouts | The Fyne Stirrers | Dan the Merman
thank you to our funders
