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Argyll & Bute Historic Sites & Monuments
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Crinan Canal
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An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without rounding the treacherous Mull of Kintyre. Good viewing points at Cairnbaan and Crinan Basin.
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Address:
Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll
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Campbeltown Cross
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Intricately carved, this late 14th century cross is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Sadly, at the Reformation, the crucifixion and other figures were removed.
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Address:
Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28
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Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS)
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The smooth rocks at Achnabreck have one of the best displays in Britain of cup-and-ring markings. There are other nearby sites with rock carvings at Cairnbaan, Ballygowan and Kirkmichael Glassary.
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Address:
Achnabreck
, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31
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Dunadd Fort (HS)
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This spectacular site has been occupied since the Iron Age. It was a stronghold of Dalriada the kingdom of the Scots.
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Address:
Kilmichael Glassary
, by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8
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Kilmartin Glen
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Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock carvings; several massive burial cairns and two intimate stone circles.
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Address:
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
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Inveraray Cross
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This late 15th century cross once stood in the middle of the Old Town of Inveraray, near where the castle is today. Several carvings, including the crucifix, were removed at the Reformation.
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Address:
Front Street
, Inveraray, Argyll, PA32
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Clachan Bridge
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The 'Bridge over the Atlantic', designed by Thomas Telford, was completed in 1791 and links the Island of Seil with the mainland of Argyll.
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Address:
Clachan
, Seil, Argyll, PA34
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Tirefour Broch
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This most impressive broch stands on a ridge some three miles from the Port Appin ferry landing.
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Address:
Achnacroish
, Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34
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Connel Bridge
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This former rail bridge, later converted to road use, enabled the slate from the great quarries of Ballachulish to reach markets in the south. It is the second largest cantilever bridge in Britain.
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Address:
Connel
, by Oban, Argyll, PA37
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Kildalton Cross (HS)
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The finest Early Christian cross in Scotland it was carved in the late 8th century. The adjoining graveyard has many interesting medieval graveslabs.
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Address:
Ardbeg
, Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
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Eileach an Naoimh (HS)
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This early Christian monastery on the isolated Garvellachs is, by tradition, the burial place of St Columba's mother. An unusual double beehive cell still stands
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Address:
Garvellachs
, Argyll, PA60
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Lochbuie Stone Circle
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A rare West Highland stone circle of nine stones associated with three outlying standing stones.
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Address:
Lochbuie
, Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62
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Hynish
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This fascinating collection of buildings, with a pier, dock and signal-tower, was the base from which the Skerryvore Lighthouse was built between 1835 and 1844. Small heritage centre.
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Address:
Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77
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