Glendaruel; is a glen in the Cowal peninsula in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The main settlement in Glendaruel is the Clachan of Glendaruel. Continue reading... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
The Best Attractions In Glendaruel
1. Dunans CastleGlendaruel Dunans Castle is a historic structure located in Glendaruel, on the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The property is owned by Lady Grace Elizabeth Croken. A property at Dounens was shown on maps in 1590; Dunans House was elaborated into its present mock castle form in 1864. Once part of a much larger estate the property presently includes 16 acres of ground and in 2001 was ruined by fire. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
2. Kilmodan ChurchGlendaruel Built in 1783 Kilmodan Church , is in the Clachan of Glendaruel in the Kilmodan parish of the Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, West of Scotland. It is constructed to a Georgian T-plan design and a category B listed building. The walls are inset with shields from the previous church on the site and one is inscribed and dated 'SDC/1610.' There is also a memorial to Rev John Maclaurin and his notable sons . It has a rendered front and both the ends and rear are harled. The building underwent complete restoration in 1983.The church is still in use though only on a part-time basis, holding services on the 3rd and 4th Sundays of each month. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
3. Inveraray CastleInveraray Inveraray Castle is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland’s longest sea loch.. It is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
4. Glen EtiveGlencoe Village Glen Coe is a glen of volcanic origins, in the Highlands of Scotland. It lies in the north of the county of Argyll, close to the border with the historic province of Lochaber, within the modern council area of Highland. The scenic beauty of the glen has led to its inclusion in the Ben Nevis and Glen Coe National Scenic Area, one of 40 such areas in Scotland. A review of the national scenic areas by Scottish Natural Heritage in 2010 made reference to the soaring, dramatic splendour of Glen Coe, and the suddenness of the transition between high mountain pass and the lightly wooded strath in the lower glen. It also described the journey through the glen on the main A82 road as one of the classic Highland journeys. The main settlement is the village of Glencoe located at the foot of the glen. ... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
6. Doune CastleDoune Doune Castle is a medieval stronghold near the village of Doune, in the Stirling district of central Scotland. The castle is sited on a wooded bend where the Ardoch Burn flows into the River Teith. It lies 8 miles north-west of Stirling, where the Teith flows into the River Forth. Upstream, 8 miles further north-west, the town of Callander lies at the edge of the Trossachs, on the fringe of the Scottish Highlands. Recent research has shown that Doune Castle was originally built in the thirteenth century, then probably damaged in the Scottish Wars of Independence, before being rebuilt in its present form in the late 14th century by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany , the son of King Robert II of Scots, and Regent of Scotland from 1388 until his death. Duke Robert's stronghold has survived rela... From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
8. Inveraray JailInveraray Inveraray is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is on the western shore of Loch Fyne, near its head, and on the A83 road. It is a former royal burgh, the traditional county town of Argyll, and ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Glendaruel Videos
Old Photographs Tighnabruaich Cowal Peninsula Scotland
Tour Scotland wee video of old photographs of Tighnabruaich, Scottish Gaelic: Taigh na Bruaich, a village on the Cowal peninsula, on the western arm of the Kyles of Bute in Argyll and Bute. A pier was possibly built in the 1830s by the Castle Steamship Company, a forerunner of MacBrayne. Its was a stopping place for paddle steamers and Clyde puffers. The wooden pier was rebuilt in 1885 by the Tighnabruaich Estate who owned it from 1840 until 1950. George Olding owned it until 1965 when it became the responsibility of the local council. Passenger services on and around the Clyde were developed after the PS Comet was introduced into service in 1812 and tourism developed with the introduction of cruises through the Kyles around Bute, to Arran and along Loch Fyne. Of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.
Travelling around Scotland - Part 2
2nd part of our Scotland-Tour-Video (Days 4-8):
Fort Augustus (Loch Ness) - Isle of Skye (Portree) - Corrieshalloch Gorge - Ullapool - Durness - Smoo Cave - Dunnet Head - Inverness - Speyside - Dundee - Falkirk - Edinburgh - Prestwick
Featuring songs of:
Lacrosse - You can't say no forever
Eels - Daisies through concrete
Wise Guys - Radio
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Machrihanish to Dalintober Quay, Campbeltown. (Normal Speed with audio)
Machrihanish to Dalintober Quay, Campbeltown, Argyll, Scotland.
A nice wee drive along the scenic route from Machrihanish, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland to Campbeltown, Kintyre, Argyll, Scotland. Passing the Ugadale Hotel and the famous Machrihanish Golf Club.
Dalintober Quay is on Campbeltown Loch, immortalised by the Andy Stewart song, Campbeltown Loch:
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Scotland by ScotRail ~ Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh
Scotland by ScotRail ~ Inverness - Kyle of Lochalsh