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Mount Stuart House and Gardens
Mount Stuart House and Gardens

Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR

One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.

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Inveraray Jail & County Court
Inveraray Jail & County Court

Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX

Scotland's most perfectly preserved 19th century county courthouse and prison, with costumed guides and exhibitions on...

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  • Duart Castle
    Duart Castle

    Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP

    Home of chief of Clan MacLean. Dungeons, exhibitions and clan history in the 13th century keep. Tearoom, shop. Free car...

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    Lismore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Lismore Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    At the southern tip of Lismore, on the islet of Eielan Musdile, Lismore Lighthouse was lit in 1833.

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  • skerryvore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Skerryvore Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The construction of Scotland’s tallest 48m (158ft) high lighthouse, on a treacherous low lying reef 10 miles south-west...

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  • Crinan Canal
    Crinan Canal

    Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without...

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  • Ardchattan Priory © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Ardchattan Priory (HS)

    North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    The ruins of a Valliscaulian priory founded in 1230 and later converted to secular use.

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  • Kilchurn Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Kilchurn Castle (HS)

    Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    A square tower built c1450, much enlarged in 1693 incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. Spectacular...

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  • Killean Church
    Killean Church

    Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This ruined 12th century church has several fine medieval graveslabs and some interesting 19th century head stones.

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  • Cathedral of St Moluag
    Cathedral of St Moluag

    Lismore, by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    The parish church of island of Lismore, it incorporates the choir of the 14th century cathedral of the diocese of Argyll....

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  • Kilmartin Glen
    Kilmartin Glen

    Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG

    Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...

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  • Castle Sween © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Castle Sween (HS)

    Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8

    One of the earliest castles in Scotland, started 12th century, with later towers built in addition to now vanished wooden...

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  • Torosay Castle
    Torosay Castle

    Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY

    Enjoy a variety of types of garden including formal, woodland, alpine, rock and bog and Japanese. Browse through family...

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    Connel Bridge
    Connel Bridge

    by Oban, Argyll, PA37

    This former rail bridge, later converted to road use, enabled the slate from the great quarries of Ballachulish to reach...

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  • Bonawe Iron Furnace © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Bonawe Iron Furnace (HS)

    Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1JQ

    Founded in 1753 by Cumbrian iron masters, this is the most complete charcoal fuelled ironworks in Britain. Displays show...

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    1 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    2 Inveraray Jail & County Court Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX
    3 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    4 Lismore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    5 Skerryvore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    6 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    8 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Cathedral of St Moluag Lismore, by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    11 Kilmartin Glen Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
    12 Castle Sween (HS) Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
    13 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    14 Connel Bridge by Oban, Argyll, PA37
    15 Bonawe Iron Furnace (HS) Taynuilt, Argyll, PA35 1JQ 4 stars

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