6 Oban and Lorn Castles you can’t risk missing out on!
Here are six castles in Oban and Lorn that should be top of your list when visiting Scotland's Adventure Coast.
Scotland's Adventure Coast
Argyll and the Isles is home to sixty castles, from fabulous forts to terrific tower houses. The landscape of Argyll and the Isles is dotted with signs of the past, including chambered cairns and cup-and-ring marked rocks. Grab a map and take your own journey into the history of this fascinating part of Scotland.
Argyll and the Isles is steeped in Highland heritage. Discover a rich and colourful Scottish history - from Dunadd Fort, the birthplace of the nation, to Mount Stuart, the fabulous gothic mansion on Bute. Visit ruined castles in impossibly romantic locations, marvel at historic houses and gaze in wonder at Bronze Age standing stones.
Clans of Argyll & the Isles
Argyll & The Isles has a rich and fascinating past. But perhaps the most colourful – and bloody – aspect of the region’s history was its clan system. By the 13th century the clans had put down firm roots in Argyll & the Isles. The most important clan chiefs at this time were part-kings, part-protectors and part-judges and they held real power over their controlled lands.
Today many clans can be traced back to specific parts of Argyll & the Isles. These centres are great places to visit if you want to find out more about a particular clan’s heritage or your ancestry and its place in Highland history.
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Top Scenic Scottish Castles in Argyll & the Isles
We have made up this list of the most scenic castles and historic sites in Argyll & the Isles. So, grab your camera and start exploring these fascinating parts of Scotland.
Six Kintyre castles and abbeys you can’t miss!
Visit Kintyre's castles and abbeys, from Tarbert Castle in the north to Dunaverty Castle is in the south. Travel through epic landscapes as you follow this historical trail which criss-crosses Kintyre.