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Discover the best top things to do in Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom including Nether Largie South Cairn, Keills Chapel, Arichonan Clearance Village, Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion, Kilmahew Castle, St Michaels Chapel Ruins, Nether Largie North Cairn, Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, Glebe Cairn, St Columba's Chapel, Footprints, and Holy Well, Kintyre.
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1. Nether Largie South Cairn
2. Keills Chapel
3. Arichonan Clearance Village
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By A3586DNjohnh - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Atmospheric place where you can let your imagination run free! Hope the people who were evicted from here found a better life wherever they ended up.
4. Davaar Island Cave Painting of the Crucifixion
5. Kilmahew Castle
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
Kilmahew Castle is a ruined castle located just to the Cardross village. Once home of the Clan Napiers of Kilmahew, progenitors include engineers such as Robert Napier, and mathematicians such as John Napier. The house is a conventional tower house with some gothic elements. Only the shell of the tower remains. Although there’s not a massive amount to see, I found it great fun as an urban explorer. As other reviewers have mentioned, the ruin can be difficult to find and get to. I got there by driving on Carmen Road until I got to a metal gate on the left, which is opposite a farm road. The gate itself is locked for some reason, but about 10 metres further up is a path. It’s fine to leave the car at the gate and from there it’s about 15 minutes of walking through a trail and woodlands. There are several trails, so the one to follow is between the golf course and the stream. While the ruin isn’t much to look at, it’s a great hike on an unmarked trail, through unspoilt woodlands and the whole thing is a fun piece of urban exploration.
6. St Michaels Chapel Ruins
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By GrannyPea - Dunure, United Kingdom
Happened across this churchyard while on a say trip to the Isle of Bute. Ih to know more of the histories of the families commemorated here.
7. Nether Largie North Cairn
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
Reviewed By 133neill - Edinburgh, United Kingdom
This is one of three Nether Largie cairns in a line down the valley from the Glebe cairn which is just behind the Kilmartin Museum. You can park there and walk through the field to the path at the back or park further south and walk back. If I hadn't seen other people going inside, I would not have realised that you were allowed to. Normally they just don't let you get this close to pre-history, let alone climb all over it and inside it. A fence protects you from the horse in the field around it, though it looked friendly enough.
8. Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 477 reviews
Come and discover the fascinating heritage of Dunollie Museum, Castle and Grounds, Seat of the Clan MacDougall for more than 1000 years. - 1745 House Museum: Old Lairds House Exhibition which features 'My Dear Papa', an exhibition of Childhood - Castle Ruin: Take in stunning views towards Kerrera and beyond - Enchanting Gardens: Come along the woodland trail and explore the Faerie Garden, Raven Knoll, Willow Hall and World of Trees. - Weaving Cottage: You may find some volunteer weavers at work - Kettle Cafe: Enjoy some delicious home baking, snacks and refreshments - The Drapers Shop: Browse a selection of gifts exclusive to Dunollie Mon - Sat: Castle Tours at 10.30 am or 2.30 pm Sun: Piping at the Castle 2.30 pm Children's activities and special events all year round.
Reviewed By mtlwestlondon
The Castle was very good to visit, interesting history which had been portrayed well in the museum. They are developing the experience to visitors, we were treated to a piper playing in the castle grounds
9. Glebe Cairn
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 9 reviews
10. St Columba's Chapel, Footprints, and Holy Well, Kintyre
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