Scottish Artist Kevin Hunter

Kevin Hunter's studio and work are scattered across Argyll in ways that catch you off guard - you'll stumble upon his pieces while walking coastal paths or driving through the glens rather than finding them cordoned off in a gallery. He's a proper local fixture, known for sculptures and installations that feel grown from the landscape rather than plonked on top of it.

The appeal depends entirely on what you're after. If you're into contemporary sculpture and want to understand how artists engage with wild Scottish terrain, his work repays closer attention. Casual visitors might miss the point entirely - there's no visitor centre, no gift shop, no interpretation boards explaining what you're looking at. You either get it or you don't.

Your best bet is asking locally in Dunoon when you arrive - locals know where his current pieces are and can point you in the right direction. Some installations are temporary, others more permanent, so there's no fixed route to follow. This makes it more treasure hunt than tourist attraction, which works brilliantly if you've got time and patience, less so if you're clock-watching.

If you're basing yourself at Hunters Quay Holiday Village or Rosneath Castle Caravan Park, you're well positioned to explore Hunter's work as part of a wider Argyll adventure. Don't expect signposting. Do expect to think about what you're seeing for days afterward.