| Glencoe
is steeped in history, ancient and more recent, as the
abundance of surrounding castles and historic houses
testify. The various distilleries near Fort William
area capture this ancient spirit that has breathed through
castles, lochs and the briny Hebridean coast of Argyll.
2
hours
B2
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Duart Castle,
Mull – www.duartcastle.com,
01680 812 309. Get there by direct boat trip from
Oban or by driving to Mull via Lochaline (3.6).
This is the ancestral seat of the Clan MacLean who
still take up summer residence. A heady atmosphere
of bloodthirsty history. Tearoom. Open May to mid
October, 10:30 – 6.30. Additional nearby activities
include Torosay Castle and lovely Gardens and the
Mull Light Railway. |
1hour
30 mins
B4
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Castle Tioram - www.tioram.org.uk.
Cross the Corran Ferry (2.4) then take signs to
Acharacle then look out for signposted left turn.
Pronounced ‘cheeram’, these atmospheric,
romantic ruins are only accessible when the tide
is out. The wooded surroundings of Loch Moidart
are lovely. See also Ardgour and Moidart (3.5) and
the Singing Sands (2.4) above for other diversions.
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1 hour
30 mins
from D4
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Urquhart Castle
– www.historicscotland.net,
01456 450551. Follow A82 towards Inverness (3.7)
to get to this popular ruined fortress with impressive
views over Loch Ness. Recent development brings
an innovative new visitor centre, shop, café
and improved car parking. Open all year from 9.30.
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