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Argyll & Bute - Castles, Cathedrals,
Monuments,
Stately Homes & Palaces
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Since the stone age, man has been
creating majestic structures that we still marvel at
today.
Whether you are interested in ancient monuments,
battlefield sites,
re-enactments,
Roman and Norman forts and castles, Stately Homes, Country Houses, Historic
Cathedrals, Ruined Abbeys etc, this is the page that
should give you the information you need.
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Here we try to list properties in
private ownership but open to the public (even if only
occasionally) as well as those in the care of the
National Trust or English/Scottish Heritage.
We know that not all the
properties in Argyll & Bute are listed. Please help us
make this guide comprehensive by giving details of
missing attractions
here.
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Barcaldine Castle
Benderloch, Nr. Oban, Argyll, PA37 1SA
Tel: 01631 720598
E-mail:
enquiries@barcaldinecastle.co.uk
Web:
www.barcaldinecastle.co.uk
Enchanting Barcaldine Castle is Argyll's only
ancient castle offering bed and breakfast
accommodation. This 16th Century home of the
Campbells of Barcaldine, located 9 miles north
of Oban, has stacks of character and spectacular
surroundings with views up Loch Creran to
Glencoe. From the snow-capped mountains in early
Spring to the golden colours of Autumn a
memorable experience awaits you.
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Duart Castle
Isle of Mull, Argyll, Scotland, PA64 6AP
Tel: 01680 812 309
E-mail:
duartguide@isle-of-mull.demon.co.uk
Web:
www.duartcastle.com
Duart Castle guards the Sound of Mull and is
open to the public from March until September.
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Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, Argyll, PA32 8XE
Tel: 01499 302 203 Fax:
01499 302 421
E-mail:
enquiries@inveraray-castle.com
Web:
www.inveraray-castle.com
Home of the Duke and Duchess of Argyll. Since
the early 15th century, Inveraray Castle has
been the headquarters of the Clan Campbell. The
present castle was built in the third quarter of
the 18th century.
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Kilchurn Castle
Near Dalmally, Argyll, PA33
Tel: 01786 431 326
A square tower, built by Colin Campbell of
Glenorchy c1550, Kilchurn Castle was much
enlarged in 1693, incorporating the first
purpose built barracks in Scotland. The
substantial ruins are some of the most
picturesque in the country with spectacular
views down Loch Awe. Open summer only. Regular
sailings to Kilchurn by steamer from Loch Awe
Pier.
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Torosay Castle and Gardens
Craignure, Isle of Mull, PA65 6AY
Tel: 01680 812421 Fax:
01680 812470
E-mail:
info@torosay.com
Web:
www.torosay.com
Torosay Castle was completed in 1858 and has
developed over the years into one of the most
popular tourist destinations on the Isle of
Mull.
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Iona Abbey
Iona, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
E-mail:
ionacomm@iona.org.uk
Web:
www.iona.org.uk
Guided tours available. Services are held twice
a day at 9.00am and 9.00pm (or 8.30 in winter).
It is approximately 15 minutes walk from the
ferry. The adjacent Heritage Centre has a small
shop, plus a tearoom (open 10.30am - 4.30pm,
Monday - Saturday).
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Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute, Scotland, PA20 9LR
Tel: 01700 503877 Fax:
01700 505313
E-mail:
contactus@mountstuart.com
Web:
www.mountstuart.com
During the nineteenth century the 3rd Marquess
of Bute and his architect Sir Robert Rowand
Anderson built a new Gothic palace from the
ruins of the original Mount Stuart. The house
was never finished, an ambitious restoration
programme was begun by the late 6th Marquess in
the 1980s, and work continues to this day. Mount
Stuart’s gardens, date back to roughly 1717 with
further developments through to present day.
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