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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles

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Ardkinglas House
Ardkinglas House

Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG

The present house at Ardkinglas was completed in the autumn of 1907 after a miraculously short construction period.

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

    Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA

    A remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. A favourite residence of...

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

    Skipness, Argyll, PA29

    This outstanding castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent tower, courtyard, wall, and...

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

    By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ

    A very fine 13th century castle, built on a rock. Nearby are the ruins of a chapel with beautiful architectural detailing.

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    Kilmartin Church
    Kilmartin Church

    Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This delightful churchyard with views down Kilmartin Glen, has one of the best collections of medieval graveslabs in Argyll.

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  • Tirefour Broch
    Tirefour Broch

    Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34

    This most impressive broch stands on a ridge some three miles from the Port Appin ferry landing.

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  • Kilmory Chapel
    Kilmory Chapel

    Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    A small mediaeval West Highland church with a collection of typical West Highland grave slabs, and exquisite Macmillan's...

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  • Kildalton Cross © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Kildalton Cross (HS)

    Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42

    The finest Early Christian cross in Scotland it was carved in the late 8th century. The adjoining graveyard has many...

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

    Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31

    This handsome tower-house, with rich architectural details, was built between 1560 and 1570 for Bishop John Carsewell. In...

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  • St Blane's Church (HS)
    St Blane's Church (HS)

    Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    A fine medieval church in a particularly beautiful setting, several early crosses found here are on display.

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  • Iona Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Iona Abbey (HS)

    Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ

    One of Scotland's most historic and venerated sites, Iona Abbey is an important Christian centre and the burial place of...

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    Inverary Castle
    Inveraray Castle

    Inveraray, PA32 8XE

    Headquarters of Clan Campbell since early 15th century, rebuilt in 18th century. Fine furniture and paintings.

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    1 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    2 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars
    3 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    4 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    5 Dunstaffnage Castle (HS) By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ 4 stars
    6 Kilmartin Church Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Tirefour Broch Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34
    8 Kilmory Chapel Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Kildalton Cross (HS) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
    10 Castle Sween (HS) Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
    11 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    12 Carnasserie Castle (HS) Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31
    13 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    14 Iona Abbey (HS) Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ 4 stars
    15 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars

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