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Crinan Canal
Crinan Canal

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...

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  • Inveraray Cross
    Inveraray Cross

    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....

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  • Connel Bridge
    Connel Bridge

    by Oban, Argyll, PA37

    This former rail bridge, later converted to road use, enabled the slate from the great quarries of Ballachulish to reach...

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  • Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. wwwhistoricscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS)

    by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31

    The smooth rocks at Achnabreck have one of the best displays in Britain of cup-and-ring markings. There are other nearby...

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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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    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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  • Lochbuie Stone Circle
    Lochbuie Stone Circle

    Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62

    A rare West Highland stone circle of nine stones associated with three outlying standing stones.

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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 Glen
    Kilmartin Glen

    Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG

    Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...

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  • Hynish
    Hynish

    Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77

    This fascinating collection of buildings, with a pier, dock and signal-tower, was the base from which the Skerryvore...

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  • Tirefour Broch
    Tirefour Broch

    Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34

    This most impressive broch stands on a ridge some three miles from the Port Appin ferry landing.

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  • Kildalton Cross © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Kildalton Cross (HS)

    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...

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  • Dunadd Fort © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dunadd Fort (HS)

    by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8

    This spectacular site has been occupied since the Iron Age. It was a stronghold of Dalriada the kingdom of the Scots.

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  • Clachan Bridge
    Clachan Bridge

    Isle of Seil, Argyll, PA34 4QZ

    The 'Bridge over the Atlantic', designed by Thomas Telford, was completed in 1791 and links the Island of Seil with the...

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  • 1 Crinan Canal Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    2 Inveraray Cross Inveraray, Argyll, PA32
    3 Connel Bridge by Oban, Argyll, PA37
    4 Achnabreck Prehistoric Rock Carvings (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31
    5 Cruachan Visitor Centre Dalmally, Argyll, PA33 1AN 5 stars
    6 Inveraray Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    7 Lochbuie Stone Circle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62
    8 Tobermory Tobermory, Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    9 Iona Heritage Centre PA76 6SJ
    10 Kilmartin Glen Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
    11 Hynish Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77
    12 Tirefour Broch Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34
    13 Kildalton Cross (HS) Port Ellen, Isle of Islay, Argyll, PA42
    14 Dunadd Fort (HS) by Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8
    15 Clachan Bridge Isle of Seil, Argyll, PA34 4QZ

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