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Historic Attractions in Argyll & the Isles
Subcategory: Historic Sites & Monuments, Lighthouses or Towns & Villages
Scotland, UK
At the southern tip of Lismore, on the islet of Eielan Musdile, Lismore Lighthouse was lit in 1833.
Scotland, UK
The construction of Scotland’s tallest 48m (158ft) high lighthouse, on a treacherous low lying reef 10 miles south-west...
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...
Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG
Within a mile of the village of Kilmartin there are an amazing number of prehistoric sites: standing stones; rock...
by Oban, Argyll, PA37
This former rail bridge, later converted to road use, enabled the slate from the great quarries of Ballachulish to reach...
Scotland, UK
This prominent lighthouse on the island of Orsay opposite Portnahaven was built in 1825.
Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28
Intricately carved, this late 14th century cross is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Sadly, at the Reformation, the...
Scotland, UK
In a remote spot at the north end of the Sound of Islay, this lighthouse, built in 1859 was serviced from the sea.
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...
Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62
A rare West Highland stone circle of nine stones associated with three outlying standing stones.
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....
Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34
This most impressive broch stands on a ridge some three miles from the Port Appin ferry landing.
Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77
This fascinating collection of buildings, with a pier, dock and signal-tower, was the base from which the Skerryvore...
Scotland, UK
This lighthouse designed by Thomas Stevenson and completed in 1872 marks the Torran Rocks – 10 square miles of...
Argyll, PA60
This early Christian monastery on the isolated Garvellachs is, by tradition, the burial place of St Columba's mother. An...
| 1 | Lismore Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 2 | Skerryvore Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 3 | Crinan Canal | Ardrishaig, Crinan, Argyll, Scotland, UK | |
| 4 | Kilmartin Glen | Kilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8QG | |
| 5 | Connel Bridge | by Oban, Argyll, PA37 | |
| 6 | Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 7 | Campbeltown Cross | Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28 | |
| 8 | Rhuvaal Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 9 | Clachan Bridge | Isle of Seil, Argyll, PA34 4QZ | |
| 10 | Lochbuie Stone Circle | Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA62 | |
| 11 | Inveraray Cross | Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 | |
| 12 | Tirefour Broch | Lismore, Oban, Argyll, PA34 | |
| 13 | Hynish | Isle of Tiree, Hebrides, PA77 | |
| 14 | Dubh Artach Lighthouse | Scotland, UK | |
| 15 | Eileach an Naoimh (HS) | Argyll, PA60 |
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