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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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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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  • Inveraray Jail
    Inveraray Jail

    Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX

    Scotland's most perfectly preserved 19th century county courthouse and county prison, with costumed guides and fascinating...

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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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  • Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse
    Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    One of Scotland’s first lighthouses it was completed in 1788. The location was then very remote. All materials had to...

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  • Torosay Castle
    Torosay Castle

    Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY

    Enjoy a variety of types of garden including formal, woodland, alpine, rock and bog and Japanese. Browse through family...

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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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  • 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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    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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  • 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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  • Kilmartin Church
    Kilmartin Church

    Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This delightful churchyard with views down Kilmartin Glen, has one of the best collections of medieval graveslabs in Argyll.

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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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  • 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 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    4 Inveraray Jail Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX 5 stars
    5 Iona Heritage Centre PA76 6SJ
    6 Carnasserie Castle (HS) Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31
    7 Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    8 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    9 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    11 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars
    12 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    13 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    14 Kilmartin Church Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK

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