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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles
Subcategory: Abbeys, Churches & Cathedrals, Castles & Stately Homes or Historic Sites & Monuments
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...
Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR
One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.
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...
North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
The ruins of a Valliscaulian priory founded in 1230 and later converted to secular use.
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....
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...
Inveraray, PA32 8XE
Headquarters of Clan Campbell since early 15th century, rebuilt in 18th century. Fine furniture and paintings.
Skipness, Argyll, PA29
This outstanding castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent tower, courtyard, wall, and...
by Oban, Argyll, PA37
This former rail bridge, later converted to road use, enabled the slate from the great quarries of Ballachulish to reach...
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...
Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
Completed in 1811 the church is probably the third since medieval times to occupy this site. The churchyard has several...
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...
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...
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....
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.
| 1 | Duart Castle | Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP | |
| 2 | Mount Stuart House and Gardens | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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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