2. Ardchatten Priory - Loch Etive 6½ miles north
east of Oban
This
Valliscauluan priory was founded in 1230 and burnt by Cromwells
Troops in 1654.
3.
Dunstaffnage Castle-Loch Etive 3½ miles from Oban
A
13th century castle built on a rock with chapel ruins close
by that are of superb architectural design.
4.
Bonawe Iron Furnace - Near Taynuilt - 7 miles from here.
This
is the most complete charcoal-fuelled ironworks in Britain.
Founded in 1753, it has very interesting displays on how iron
was made here.
5.
Kilchurn Castle - North East end of Loch Awe, 2½
miles west of Dalmally.
Built
by Sir Colin Campbell of Glen Orchy in c1550 as a square tower
it was substantially enlarged in 1693. Well looked after by
Historic Scotland, as well as being very interesting it also
offers spectacular views.
6.
Kilmartin Glen and Church - About 20 miles south of Oban
If
you are at all interested in Celtic and early Christian history
then you can’t miss Kilmartin, the glen is full of cairns,
cup and ring marked stones as well as several stone circles.
In the village of Kilmartin is an informative museum and right
next door the church is home to very interesting tombstones
and Celtic crosses.
7.
Innishail Island - North end of Loch Awe
Home
to an small, but impressive graveyard with Celtic crosses. Many
of the Dukes of Argyll have been laid to rest here. Was also
the home to a group of 16th century nuns. Is only accessible
by boat and requires a good guide around the rocky shallows.
8.
Glen Lonan - accessed at Taynuilt
It
is through Glen Lonan the the ancient Kings of Scotland were
carried from Scone to Iona, and thus known as the burial route
of the Kings. The cortèges of Kenneth MacAlpine, MacBeth
and other nobles moved somberly through this glen.
These
are just a few of the many areas of historical interest which
are in the surrounding area. Some are just a short journey away,
while others are worth the drive through beautiful scenery.
Please feel free to ask at reception about places to go in Argyll.
Taychreggan, where we all deserve a little tranquility...
