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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles

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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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  • 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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  • 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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    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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  • Dubh Artach Lighthouse
    Dubh Artach Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This lighthouse designed by Thomas Stevenson and completed in 1872 marks the Torran Rocks – 10 square miles of...

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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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    Davaar Lighthouse
    Davaar Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    On an island accessible at low tide, the lighthouse here was completed in 1854. Davaar Island is noted for its sea caves,...

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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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  • 1 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    2 Lismore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    3 Ardchattan Priory (HS) North Connel, By Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    4 Skerryvore Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    5 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    6 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29
    7 Castle Stalker Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    8 Keills Chapel (HS) Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Dubh Artach Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    11 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    12 Davaar Lighthouse Scotland, UK
    13 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    14 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    15 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK

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