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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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  • 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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    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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    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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  • Hynish
    Hynish

    Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77

    This fascinating collection of buildings, with a pier, dock and signal-tower, was the base from which the Skerryvore...

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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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  • 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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  • Campbeltown Cross
    Campbeltown Cross

    Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28

    Intricately carved, this late 14th century cross is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Sadly, at the Reformation, the...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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    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 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    2 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    3 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    4 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    5 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars
    6 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Hynish Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77
    8 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Kilmory Chapel Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Kildalton Cross (HS) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
    11 Campbeltown Cross Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28
    12 Tirefour Broch Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34
    13 Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31
    14 Dunstaffnage Castle (HS) By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ 4 stars
    15 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars

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