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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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    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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    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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    Inveraray & Arctic Penguin
    Inveraray

    Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This beautiful planned town was established from 1744 after the Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle and remove...

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  • Tobermory
    Tobermory

    Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This attractive town was established in 1788 by the British Fisheries Society, with the aim of encouraging the development...

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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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    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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  • 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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    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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  • Cathedral of St Moluag
    Cathedral of St Moluag

    Lismore, by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    The parish church of island of Lismore, it incorporates the choir of the 14th century cathedral of the diocese of Argyll....

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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 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars
    5 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    6 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Kilmory Chapel Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    8 Dunstaffnage Castle (HS) By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ 4 stars
    9 Inveraray Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Tobermory Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    11 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    12 Kilmartin Church Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    13 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    14 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    15 Cathedral of St Moluag Lismore, by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK

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