Argyll and the Isles
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1. Auchindrain Township
Step a few centuries back in time at this open-air museum, a rare surviving example of an 18th-century communal-tenancy farm. About 250 years ago, there were several thousand working communities like Auchindrain, but this was the last of them, with its final tenant leaving in 1963. Today the bracken-thatch and iron-roof buildings, about 20 in all, give you a feel for early farming life in the Highland communities. Several houses are furnished and tell the story of their occupants. A tearoom is open morning to afternoon.
Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, PA32 8WD, Scotland01499-500235Sight Details
Rate Includes: £12 (£3 in winter), Closed weekends Nov.–Mar. -
2. Bonawe Iron Furnace
Seemingly out of place in this near-wilderness setting, Bonawe is a fascinating relic from the dawn of Britain's Industrial Revolution. In the mid-18th century, Argyll's virgin forests attracted ironmasters from England, where such valuable fuel sources were harder to find. Business boomed when wars with France boosted demand for pig iron and cannonballs, and in its heyday Bonawe employed up to 600 unskilled local wood gatherers and skilled southern foundrymen.
Off B845, Bonawe, Argyll and Bute, PA35 1JQ, Scotland01866-822432Sight Details
Rate Includes: £6, Closed Sat.–Tues. and Oct.–Mar. -
3. Bowmore Distillery
Bowmore is the grand old lady of Islay's distilleries, and a tour is a must for any visitor. In business since 1779, the distillery, like all Islay whisky makers, stands by the sea. Standard tours include a walk around the malting areas and the stills, and connoisseurs can opt for in-depth tours that include tutored tastings.
School St., Bowmore, Argyll and Bute, PA43 7JS, Scotland01496-810441Sight Details
Rate Includes: From £18, Closed Sun. and Mon. -
4. Bunnahabhain Distillery
Established in 1881, the Bunnahabhain (pronounced Boon-a-ha-bin) Distillery sits on the shore, with dramatic views across to the Paps of Jura. This is one of Scotland's most picturesque and evocative malt whisky distilleries, redolent of a preindustrialized era.
Off A846, Port Askaig, Argyll and Bute, PA46 7RP, Scotland01496-840557Sight Details
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5. Duart Castle
The 13th-century Duart Castle stands dramatically atop a cliff overlooking the Sound of Mull. The ancient seat of the Macleans, it was ruined by the Campbells, their archenemies, in 1691 but restored by Sir Fitzroy Maclean in 1911. Inside you can visit the dungeons and state rooms, then climb the keep for a view of the waterfront. Nearby stands the Millennium Wood, planted in 2000 with indigenous trees. To reach Duart by car, take the A849 and turn left around the shore of Duart Bay. From Craignure's ferry port, it's a three-mile walk to the castle.
Off A849, Craignure, Argyll and Bute, PA64 6AP, Scotland01680-812309Sight Details
Rate Includes: £8.50, Closed mid-Oct.–Mar. -
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6. Iona Abbey
Overseen by St. Columba, who traveled here from Ireland, Iona was the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland in the 6th century. It survived repeated Norse sackings before falling into disuse around the time of the Reformation. Restoration work began at the beginning of the 20th century. Today the restored buildings serve as a spiritual center under the jurisdiction of the Church of Scotland. Guided tours by the Iona Community, an ecumenical religious group, begin every half hour in summer and on demand in winter.
Iona, Argyll and Bute, PA76 6SQ, Scotland01681-700512Sight Details
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7. Isle of Arran Lochranza Distillery
The open aspect and closeness to the sea explain the taste of Arran's well-respected single malt, light and airy and with the scent of sea and fields. The round white building housing the distillery sits comfortably among fields and hills in the northernmost part of the island. The CASKS café-restaurant is a comfortable place for a long lunch. Tours and tastings are offered.
A841, Lochranza, North Ayrshire, KA27 8HJ, Scotland01770-830264Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tastings and tours from £20 -
8. Lochranza Castle
Perched above the bay, Lochranza is Arran's most picturesque ruin and occupies a special place in Scotland's history. It was here that Robert the Bruce, after years of dithering, returned from exile to commit himself to the war for Scotland's independence.
Off A841, Lochranza, North Ayrshire, KA27 8HL, Scotland0131-668–8800Sight Details
Rate Includes: Closed Oct.--Mar. -
9. Tobermory Distillery
Tobermory's cute little distillery has been making distinctive malts (the peaty Ledaig and the unpeated, lighter-tasting Tobermory) since 1798, though there have been intervening decades when it was "silent" and produced no whisky. It was relaunched in 1993, and a tour here is a more personal experience than is offered by some bigger, better-known distilleries. Visitors can also sample the distillery's newest product: its own artisan gin.
Ledaig, Tobermory, Argyll and Bute, PA75 6NR, Scotland01688-302647Sight Details
Rate Includes: Tours and tastings from £25
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