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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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  • 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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    • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 4 stars
    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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    • Visit Scotland Reviews Available 5 stars
    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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 Iona Abbey (HS) Isle of Iona, Argyll, PA76 6SQ 4 stars
    3 Killean Church Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    4 Cruachan Visitor Centre Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN 5 stars
    5 St Blane's Church (HS) Rothesay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    6 Keills Chapel (HS) Nr Tayvallich, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Kilmory Chapel Knapdale, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    8 Dalmally Church Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Oronsay Priory Island of Oronsay, By Colonsay, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    10 Inveraray Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    11 Tobermory Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    12 Kilmartin Church Kilmartin, Nr Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    13 Cathedral of St Moluag Lismore, by Oban, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    14 Iona Heritage Centre PA76 6SJ

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