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Attractions in Argyll & Bute
Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NY
Exhibits cover prehistory, the Tobermory Galleon, crofting, farming, other trades, schools and founding of Tobermory. Photo Library and extensive archive.
Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1JQ
Founded in 1753 by Cumbrian iron masters, this is the most complete charcoal fuelled ironworks in Britain. Displays show how iron was once made here.
by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8
This spectacular site has been occupied since the Iron Age. It was a stronghold of Dalriada the kingdom of the Scots.
Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK
This spectacular mid 16th century tower of the Stewarts of Appin stands on a small rocky island 100 yards off shore. Derelict from the 18th century, it was recently restored.
Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
One of the earliest castles in Scotland, started 12th century, with later towers built in addition to now vanished wooden structures.
Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6YJ
These sheltered gardens leading down to the shores of Loch Tyne boast many magnificent rhododendrons, and a multitude of rare shrubs. Also fine sierra redwoods and other conifers.
Easdale, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4TL
Sealife-adventures operate from a quality pontoon on Seil, near Oban. We offer wildlife and whalewatching trips aboard our seaworthy, fast comfortable hardboat.
By Oban, Argyll, PA37 1RQ
Four acres of shrubs and flower beds surround the thirteenth century ruined chapel at Ardchattan Priory.
By Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8QU
A magnificent mountainside garden with a world collection of conifers, flowering trees and shrubs. Superb collection of rhododendrons. Avenue of giant sequoias. Courtyard gallery, café and botanics shop.
by Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XN
Wander at leisure through the cottages, longhouses, barns and other buildings of this old restored township for a fascinating glimpse of highland life in the past.
Isle of Gigha, Argyll, PA41 7AD
Beautiful and interesting gardens full of rhododendrons, azaleas and semi-exotic plants. Open all year from dawn to dusk. A regular ferry service from Tayinloan.
| 1 | Mull Museum | Main Street, Tobermory, Isle of Mull, PA75 6NY | |
| 2 | Carsaig Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Bonawe Iron Furnace (HS) | Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1JQ | |
| 4 | Dunadd Fort (HS) | by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8 | |
| 5 | Castle Stalker | Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Castle Sween (HS) | Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8 | |
| 7 | Stonefield Castle Hotel & Gardens | Tarbert, Argyll, PA29 6YJ | |
| 8 | Sealife Adventures | Easdale, by Oban, Argyll, PA34 4TL | |
| 9 | Ettrick Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 10 | Ardchattan Priory Garden | By Oban, Argyll, PA37 1RQ | |
| 11 | Benmore Botanic Garden | By Dunoon, Argyll, PA23 8QU | |
| 12 | Auchindrain Township - Open Air Museum | by Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XN | |
| 13 | Kilbride Bay | Scotland, UK | |
| 14 | Tiree (Many Beaches - especially good for windsurfing | Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Achamore Gardens | Isle of Gigha, Argyll, PA41 7AD |
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