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Lismore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
Lismore Lighthouse

Scotland, UK

At the southern tip of Lismore, on the islet of Eielan Musdile, Lismore Lighthouse was lit in 1833.

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  • skerryvore Lighthouse © Copyright Ian Cowe
    Skerryvore Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    The construction of Scotland’s tallest 48m (158ft) high lighthouse, on a treacherous low lying reef 10 miles south-west...

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse
    Rhinns of Islay Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This prominent lighthouse on the island of Orsay opposite Portnahaven was built in 1825.

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  • Campbeltown Cross
    Campbeltown Cross

    Campbeltown, Argyll, PA28

    Intricately carved, this late 14th century cross is one of the most beautiful in Scotland. Sadly, at the Reformation, the...

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  • Rhuvaal Lighthouse
    Rhuvaal Lighthouse

    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.

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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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • 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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  • Dubh Artach Lighthouse
    Dubh Artach Lighthouse

    Scotland, UK

    This lighthouse designed by Thomas Stevenson and completed in 1872 marks the Torran Rocks – 10 square miles of...

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  • Eileach an Naoimh © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Eileach an Naoimh (HS)

    Argyll, PA60

    This early Christian monastery on the isolated Garvellachs is, by tradition, the burial place of St Columba's mother. An...

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  • 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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