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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles
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Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
An amazing achievement in its day, the canal opened in 1801. It allows vessels to reach the West Highlands without...
Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR
One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.
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...
Inveraray, Argyll, PA32
This late 15th century cross once stood in the middle of the Old Town of Inveraray, near where the castle is today....
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....
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...
Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
The finest Early Christian cross in Scotland it was carved in the late 8th century. The adjoining graveyard has many...
Scotland, UK
One of Scotland’s first lighthouses it was completed in 1788. The location was then very remote. All materials had to...
Argyll, PA60
This early Christian monastery on the isolated Garvellachs is, by tradition, the burial place of St Columba's mother. An...
Skipness, Argyll, PA29
This outstanding castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent tower, courtyard, wall, and...
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...
Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
One of the earliest castles in Scotland, started 12th century, with later towers built in addition to now vanished wooden...
Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN
Unique guided tour inside the mountain. Visit the world's first reversible pumped storage scheme. Free exhibition explains...
Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX
Scotland's most perfectly preserved 19th century county courthouse and county prison, with costumed guides and fascinating...
| 1 | Crinan Canal | Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Mount Stuart House and Gardens | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR | |
| 3 | Duart Castle | Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP | |
| 4 | Inveraray Cross | Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 | |
| 5 | Castle Stalker | Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 6 | Kilmartin Glen | Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG | |
| 7 | Kildalton Cross (HS) | Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42 | |
| 8 | Mull of Kintyre Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Eileach an Naoimh (HS) | Argyll, PA60 | |
| 10 | Skipness Castle (HS) | Skipness, Argyll, PA29 | |
| 11 | Rothesay Castle (HS) | Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA | |
| 12 | Castle Sween (HS) | Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8 | |
| 13 | Iona Heritage Centre | PA76 6SJ | |
| 14 | Cruachan Visitor Centre | Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN | |
| 15 | Inveraray Jail | Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8TX |
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