Argyll and Bute Tourist Attractions: 15 Top Places to Visit
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Top Places to visit in Argyll and Bute:
Finn Falconry, Puck's Glen, Argyll Adventure, Mount Stuart House, St Conan's Kirk, Oban Distillery, Kilmartin Glen, Benmore Botanic Garden, Kilchurn Castle, Arduaine Garden, Ardkinglas Woodland Garden, Inveraray Jail, Oban War & Peace Museum, Inveraray Castle, St Blane's Chapel
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Places to see in ( Oban - UK )
Places to see in ( Oban - UK )
Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, Oban is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William. During the tourist season, the town of Oban can play host to up to 25,000 people.
Oban occupies a setting in the Firth of Lorn. The bay is a near perfect horseshoe, protected by the island of Kerrera; and beyond Kerrera, the Isle of Mull. To the north, is the long low island of Lismore, and the mountains of Morvern and Ardgour.
The area around Oban is rich with attractions for tourists, from the dramatic scenery of the coast and mountains to the fascinating histories of the local castles and ancient religious sites. There are also many activities available for families and those interested in more active pursuits. The Oban and Lorn tourist information website has detailed information for visitors. The Oban Visitor Information Centre, operated by VisitScotland, is located in the Columba Buildings on the North Pier.
Oban lies at the western end of the A85 road. It also has a railway station from where a number of Abellio ScotRail trains run to and from Glasgow Queen Street daily. The town is also an important ferry port: it is Caledonian MacBrayne's busiest terminal. Oban is known as the Gateway to the Isles, with ferries sailing to the islands of Lismore, Colonsay, Islay, Coll, Tiree, to Craignure on Mull, to Castlebay on Barra and to Lochboisdale on South Uist. In 2005, a new ferry terminal was opened, and in 2007 a second linkspan opened, allowing two vessels to load/unload at the same time.
Alot to see in ( Oban - UK ) such as :
McCaig's Tower
Dunstaffnage Castle
Falls of Lora
St Columba's Cathedral
Dunollie Castle
Kerrera
Loch Creran
Kilmartin Glen
Inveraray Jail
Castle Stalker
Castle Sween
Oban Distillery
Gylen Castle
Oban War & Peace Museum
Dunstaffnage Chapel
Oban Times Museum
Oban Bay
Ganavan Bay
Oban War Memorial
Hutcheson's Monument
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Places to see in ( Killin - UK )
Places to see in ( Killin - UK )
Killin is a village situated at the western head of Loch Tay in Stirling, Scotland. The west end of the village is magnificently sited around the scenic Falls of Dochart, the main street leading down towards the Loch at the confluence of the rivers Dochart and Lochay. The falls are crossed by a narrow, multi-arched stone bridge carrying the main A827 road into Killin.
Killin railway station was on the Killin Railway. The railway station was officially closed on 1 November 1965. Killin has a small primary school with 56 pupils. For secondary education the children have to travel to Callander, 21 miles to the south. The nearest Gaelic medium primary is in Stirling, 37 miles to the south.
The MacNab Clan were once dominant here, and have long been associated with Killin. Their ancient burial ground is on Inchbuie in the River Dochart, just below the falls, and is visible from the bridge. Kinnell House was the seat of the MacNabs. A well-preserved prehistoric stone circle (possibly 'restored' to improve its appearance) known as Killin Stone Circle can be seen in the grounds of the house. To the north of the village lie the ruins of the Campbells of Breadalbane stronghold of Finlarig Castle, with its associated chapel. The growing power of the Campbells eventually ousted the MacNabs, who lost Kinnell House to their rivals. In 1694 Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy, 1st Earl of Breadalbane established Killin as a Burgh of barony. In 1949 Kinnell House and its estate returned to the ownership of the Chief of Clan Macnab, but in 1978 death duties forced the then Chief, James Charles Macnab of Macnab, to sell most of the estate.
In 1767 the minister of Killin, James Stuart, published the first New Testament in Scottish Gaelic. By the end of the 18th century there was a local linen industry. Flax was grown locally, spun in small mills and woven into linen by home based weavers. Today, Killin services the local rural community and the growing tourism and leisure industries. In addition to walking on Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve, fishing for trout and salmon there are various watersports available on Loch Tay. Many local vernacular buildings have been preserved or converted, allowing the village to retain much of its historic character.
The 19th century Moirlanich Longhouse in nearby Glen Lochay is a rare surviving example of the cruck frame Scottish longhouse, and is now in the care of the National Trust for Scotland. The former Breadalbane Folklore Centre in the Victorian mill by the falls displays the 'healing stones' of Saint Fillan.
Tomnadashan Mine, an abandoned copper mine overlooking the village, is sometimes identified as the haunt of the Rabbit of Caerbannog of Monty Python and the Holy Grail fame. Nearby Glen Lochay is the mysterious location to which Richard Hannay, played by Robert Donat, heads in the 1935 Alfred Hitchcock film of The 39 Steps.
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Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre
Don't where my mind is these days (don't answer...) but I did a you know what job reviewing the Holiday Inn Express Aberdeen City Centre. I'll do better next time. I promise!
May, 2018
Exploring a 15th century Scottish castle...
Kilchurn Castle in Argyll was built in the mid-1400s by Clan Campbell and remained a stronghold for the clan until it was abandoned in the 1700s. Today, you can explore what is left standing of the castle. Thanks for watching, and I hope you enjoyed.
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Clan MacDougall Castle Argyll Scotland
Dunollie Castle near Oban, Argyll These are the remains of a strong but ruinous tower and other buildings that are overgrown. The site has actually been fortified since the days of the kings of Dál Riata in the sixth and seventh centuries The present castle was built by the MacDougalls of Lorn. The Brooch of Lorn, which is said to have been captured from Robert the Bruce by the MacDougalls was kept at Dunollie Castle. The castle was attacked by Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell in 1644 and in 1647 it was besieged by a Covenanter army under General David Leslie, in which in the castle was sacked and burnt. During the Jacobite rising of 1715 the castle was attacked again when the MacDougalls supported the Stewarts and as a result the lands were forfeited. However the lands were restored in 1745 and in 1746 the MacDougalls built nearby Dunollie House, although there was an earlier house there dating from about 1600, and the old castle was abandoned. The castle is now in a dangerous condition but is still owned by the MacDougalls
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Kelvingrove Gallery of Art and Museum
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Wellington Church
BEST WESTERN Buchanan Arms Hotel and Spa, Loch Lomond
BEST WESTERN Buchanan Arms Hotel and Spa is a traditional yet contemporary hotel located near Loch Lomond. The spa facilities consist of four treatment rooms, a tranquil relaxation area and a range of treatments for a truely pampering stay. The health club is a great way to prepare yourself for a days walking in Loch Lomond National Park or a marathon shopping trip.
From Oban to Mallaig: Scotland's Most Magical Train Journey
A journey from Oban to Mallaig on the West Highland Railway Line in Scotland
Snowy Blackmount , the Highlands of Scotland
Blackmount in the Highlands was totally covered in snow on Thursday when I went up there . The loch was frozen over and everything was white. This is the longest cold spell of weather in Scotland for about 40 years. It's easy to get to Blackmount as it is next to the A84 . In some places the snow must have been a foot deep