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Mid Argyll - epicentre of an ancient nation

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Some of the standing stones near Kilmartin - Photo, Kilmartin House Museum
Some of the standing stones near Kilmartin - Photo, Kilmartin House Museum
MID-ARGYLL was once the important epicentre of an ancient nation whose influence helped to make Scotland what it is today. Irish and Celtic warriors from the 5th and 6th centuries found their way to Mid-Argyll where they took over the fortified rocky out- crop of Dunadd in Kilmartin Glen, displacing or assimilating with the people already there.

One of the most important archaeological sights in Scotland, Dunadd was a royal centre from which sprang the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada whose influence was to spread throughout Scotland.

Mid-Argyll is served by the small, charming town of Lochgilphead at the head of Loch Gilp. The administrative headquarters of Argyll and Bute Council are here and the town has plenty of amenities including sports facilities, shops, accommodation and restaurants. Set in an ideal location to explore Mid-Argyll is The Galley of Lorne Hotel at Ardfern, on the B8002, just off the main road from Oban to Lochgilphead.

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