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Audio Guide to Argyll and the Isles

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Argyll and the Isles TRAVELTAPE

Discover Argyll the birthplace of a nation; with a coastline longer than that of France, this mountainous county lapped by the clear Atlantic Ocean, and numerous sea lochs, has witnessed many important episodes in the history of Scotland; all are told in vivid detail on this TRAVELTAPE audio guide.

Presented by former B.B.C. newsreader Alma Cadzow, TRAVELTAPE is easy and informative listening, taking you on a journey of discovery. Sponsored and featuring the areas finest range of quality local businesses, all researched and selected for your convenience and enjoyment.

Starting and concluding in Oban, the capital of the West Highlands, we visit the Isle of Kerrera, and hear of the once lost Broach of Lorn. Travel south to Loch Feochan then over the Atlantic Bridge to the Island of Seil. We visit the yachting communities of Craobh Haven and Ardfern, then pass the Castle of Carnasserie, to the ancient Fort of Dunadd once the capital of the Kingdom of Dalriada near the village of Kilmartin which has over 350 ancient monuments within a ten kilometres radius.

The nearby Crinan Canal is often regarded as the most beautiful shortcut in Britain. Arriving at Lochgilphead, we travel past Ardrishaig down Loch Fyne to Tarbert, whose ruined ivy clad castle overlooks the busy harbour, home to Scotland’s most prestigious yachting event; The Scottish Series.

We travel down the single track road on the east of the Kintyre peninsula, which overlooks Arran, visiting Skipness, with it’s fine Castle, Carradale with it’s picturesque harbour and arrive in Campbeltown. A few miles further south is the Mull of Kintyre immortalised by Paul McCartney’s hit song.

Travel back up the west side of the Kintyre peninsula, visiting Glenbarr Abbey, and the village of Clachan.

Cross over the sea to Islay, home of the world famous malt whisky and once the powerhouse of the MacDonald Lords of the Isles, returning to the mainland, only to take another ferry to Tighnabruaich, and yet another to the Isle of Bute, visiting sandy Ettrick Bay, Rothesay with its castle, and Kilchattan Bay.

Drive up Loch Fyne to Otter Ferry, Newton and on to the head of the loch at Cairndow and down to Inveraray and onwards to Minard, Lochgair and Lochgilphead, travelling up the shores of Scotland’s longest loch; Loch Awe to the Cruachan Visitor Centre; to explore the hollow mountain. A short detour leads through Glen Nant to Kilchrenan.

Finally up the ancient Royal burial route of Glen Lonan to Connel and the castle of Dunstaffnage, once the home of the stone of Destiny and prison to Flora MacDonald en-route to the Tower of London