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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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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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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  • Keills Chapel © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Keills Chapel (HS)

    Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    A small West Highland chapel housing a collection of West Highland grave slabs and the Keills Cross.

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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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  • 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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    Cruachan Visitor Centre
    Cruachan Visitor Centre

    Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN

    Unique guided tour inside the mountain. Visit the world's first reversible pumped storage scheme. Free exhibition explains...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    1 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    2 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    3 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    4 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    5 Castle Stalker Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    6 Keills Chapel (HS) Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    8 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    9 Cruachan Visitor Centre Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN 5 stars
    10 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    11 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    12 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    13 Carnasserie Castle (HS) Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31
    14 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars

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