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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Argyll and Bute

13 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Argyll and Bute, Scotland

Updated June 25, 2021

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Iona Abbey

A small island abbey is the final resting place of many medieval Scottish monarchs, including the real Macbeth.

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Puck's Glen

This ethereal, rainforest-like gorge is home to waterfalls, quaint bridges, and fairy folk.

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The Drovers Inn

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.

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Ascog Hall Victorian Fernery

A fernery hidden by neglect is uncovered, and an ancient specimen along with it.

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Wallabies of Inchconnachan

An eccentric aristocrat brought these Australian natives to their current Scottish home.

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Clach Na Criche (The Wishing Stone)

An ancient stone wall formed by lava that was a frequent stop during funeral marches.

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Kildalton Cross

This 1,300-year-old marker is one of the finest and most complete early Christian crosses in Scotland.

Argyll and Bute, Scotland

The Tinkers' Heart

A rare permanent monument to the Scottish Travellers.
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The Drovers Inn

Nestled amid the peaks and lochs of the Scottish Highlands, this inn and pub has played host to outlaws and ghosts.
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