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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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Lismore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Lismore Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

At the southern tip of Lismore, on the islet of Eielan Musdile, Lismore Lighthouse was lit in 1833.

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  • skerryvore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Skerryvore Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The construction of Scotland’s tallest 48m (158ft) high lighthouse, on a treacherous low lying reef 10 miles south-west...

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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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  • Sanda Lighthouse
    Sanda Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    One of Scotland’s most unusual lighthouses, completed 1850, it is built on the summit of Ship Rock to the south of the...

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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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  • Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse
    Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This prominent lighthouse on the island of Orsay opposite Portnahaven was built in 1825.

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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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  • 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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    1 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    2 Lismore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    3 Skerryvore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    4 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    5 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    6 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Sanda Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    8 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31
    10 Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    11 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    12 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    13 Connel Bridge by Oban, Argyll, PA37
    14 Kildalton Cross (HS) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
    15 Cruachan Visitor Centre Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN 5 stars

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