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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles

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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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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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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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  • Oronsay Priory
    Oronsay Priory

    Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    Founded in the mid 14th century, the priory is remarkably complete with church, cloister, chapter house and refectory....

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  • Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. wwwhistoricscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS)

    by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31

    The smooth rocks at Achnabreck have one of the best displays in Britain of cup-and-ring markings. There are other nearby...

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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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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Dalmally Church
    Dalmally Church

    Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    Completed in 1811 the church is probably the third since medieval times to occupy this site. The churchyard has several...

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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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    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 Stalker
    Castle Stalker

    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....

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  • Dunadd Fort © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dunadd Fort (HS)

    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.

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  • 1 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    2 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    3 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    4 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    5 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    6 Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31
    7 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    8 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    9 Connel Bridge by Oban, Argyll, PA37
    10 Kildalton Cross (HS) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
    11 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    12 Iona Abbey (HS) Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ 4 stars
    13 Kilmartin Glen Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
    14 Castle Stalker Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 Dunadd Fort (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8

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