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Historical Sites
Inveraray with the Duke of Argyll's Castle in the Foreground
Visit the many historical sites. In Inveraray (16 miles away) is the Duke of Argyll's castle, maritime and jail museums, and 8 miles further south, the old Highland village museum of Auchindrain. At Dunadd (25m), beyond Lochgilphead, the Kings of Scotland were enthroned in the middle ages, and, near to Dunadd, is Temple Wood, a prehistoric stone circle.
Temple Wood & the prehistoric stone circle
The spectacular ruined castles of Kilchurn, Carnasserie, McLaughlan and Carrick are all within 30 miles of the cottages.
Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Just 5 miles away are the Ardkinglas wooded gardens at Cairndow, the Crarae gardens just south of Inveraray (18m) and the Younger Gardens (14m) on the way to Dunoon.
Garrick Castle, Loch Goil
Visit the islands of Bute, Jura, Islay, Arran, Mull or the Holy Island of Iona on day trips, or go to Tignabruich, Glencoe, Perth or Stirling - all of which are about two hours away by car.
Kilmory Cross, Loch Sween
Kilmory, on Loch Sween. Thought to be late 1500. On the back of the cross the following is enscribed:
"This is the Cross of Alexander MacMillan"