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Castle Stalker on tidal islet in Loch Laich.

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Overview

The impossibly complex coastline of Scotland鈥檚 southwest harbours some of its most inspiring corners. Here, sea travel is key 鈥� dozens of ferries allow you to island-hop from the scenic splendour of Arran to majestic Mull or Tiree's lonely sands, via the whisky distilleries of Islay, the wild mountains of Jura, the scenic delights of diminutive Colonsay and Oban's sustainable seafood scene.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

Mount Stuart

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The family seat of the Stuart Earls of Bute is one of Britain's more magnificent 19th-century stately homes, the first to have a telephone, underfloor鈥�

Kilchurn Castle

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At the northern end of Loch Awe are the scenic ruins of the strategically situated and much-photographed Kilchurn Castle. Built in 1440, it enjoys one of鈥�

Loch Lomond & the Trossachs National Park

Loch Lomond

Two areas of great natural beauty, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, became the heart of Scotland's first national park, created in 2002. The park extends鈥�

Oronsay Priory

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If the tide is right, don't miss walking across the half-mile of cockleshell-strewn sand linking Colonsay to smaller Oronsay. Here you can explore the鈥�

Bonawe Iron Furnace

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Bonawe Iron Furnace is one of the region鈥檚 most unusual historical sights. Near Taynuilt (not Bonawe), and dating from 1753, it was built by an iron鈥�

Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary

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Located 10 miles north of Oban on the shores of Loch Creran, Scottish Sea Life Sanctuary provides a haven for orphaned seal pups. As well as seal pools,鈥�

Dunadd Fort

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This hill fort, 3.5 miles south of Kilmartin village, was the seat of power of the first kings of D谩l Riata, and may have been where the Stone of Destiny鈥�

Mull of Kintyre

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A narrow winding road, 15 miles long, leads south from Campbeltown to the Mull of Kintyre, passing good sandy beaches near Southend. This remote headland鈥�

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