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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.
Puck's Glen.

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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.
A wallaby on Inchconnachan.

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Wallabies of Inchconnachan

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

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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.
Kildalton Cross.

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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.
The Tinkers' Heart.

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The Tinkers' Heart

A rare permanent monument to the Scottish Travellers.
The cave painting.

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Davaar Island Cave Painting

The artwork is tucked within a cave on a tiny Scottish island only accessible at low tide.
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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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