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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles

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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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    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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    Iona Abbey © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Iona Abbey (HS)

    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...

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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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  • 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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    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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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 1 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    2 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    3 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    4 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    5 Iona Abbey (HS) Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ 4 stars
    6 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Cruachan Visitor Centre Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN 5 stars
    8 Dunstaffnage Castle (HS) By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ 4 stars
    9 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    10 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    11 Keills Chapel (HS) Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    12 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    13 Kilmory Chapel Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    14 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK

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