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Inveraray Attractions

Inveraray (pop. 490) makes a good base for tours of the southern and western Highlands. Situated on the banks of Loch Fyne and surrounded by wooded hillsides, the town was the setting for several novels by Sir Walter Scott (a great admirer of Inveraray Castle), for stories by Robert Louis Stevenson and for works by the local poet Neil Munro.
Argyllshire Jail
A tour of Argyllshire's old and new jail is well worth the time. The old premises have been converted into a museum and the exhibits document in an unusual way the history of Scottish crime from the 16th to the 19th C. The old courthouse contains life-size models of well-known criminal figures during their trials, while displays in the tiny bare cells recount the crimes of the former prisoners.
Address
Argyllshire Jail
Church Square
Inveraray PA32 8TX
Scotland
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open9:309:309:309:309:309:309:30
Close18:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:0018:00
November 1 to March 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Cost
Adult 8.75
Senior 7.25
Family 7.25
Child 16 & under 5.75
Child 4 & underFREE
All values are in local currency
Tips
Last admission one hour before closing.
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Typical Visit
1 hour
Read More Auchindrain Old Village (Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum)
This open air village recreates rural life in the 19th C, with traditional longhouses and peasants' cottages.
Read More Inveraray Castle
This very traditional looking castle features four cone capped, round corner towers. The interior features period furnishings, a weapons collection, and family portraits.
Argyll Wildlife Park
Ducks, swans, red deer, rare breeds of sheep and nature trails are among the attractions on offer in the Argyll Wildlife Park.
Address
Argyll Wildlife Park
Inverary PA32 8XT
Scotland
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
1 hour
Crarae Glen Garden
The origins of this garden were that of rhododendrons that still grow here today. A wide number of rare plants can be found in Crarae Garden. There are also waterfalls and panoramic views over Loch Fyne.
Address
Crarae Garden
Crarae PA32 8YA
Scotland
Hours
April 1 to October 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:00ClosedClosed10:0010:0010:0010:00
Close17:00 17:0017:0017:0017:00
Cost
Family 15.50
Adult 6.00
Concession or reduced rate 5.00
All values are in local currency
Tips
Garden, all year, daily 9.30-sunset.
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Typical Visit
5 hours
Glen Shira - Rob Roy's House
A visit to Glen Shira and the ruins of Rob Roy's birthplace makes a pleasant excursion. The River Shira, a popular haunt for trout fisherman, rises on Benn Bhuide (3,106ft/947m). It opens out into Loch Dubh just before reaching Loch Fyne.
Inverary - Minard Castle
Minard Castle on the north bank of the picturesque Loch Fyne (14mi/22.4km south of Inveraray) dates from the 16th century. Paintings associated with the Scottish and French royal families are displayed here.
Address
Minard Castle
Minard PA32 8YB
Scotland
Invererary - Maritime Heritage Museum
The "Arctic Penguin" is moored by the old pier. This three-masted schooner, launched in Dublin in 1911, has been converted into a museum and its displays deal primarily with maritime travel on the west coast of Scotland.
Cost
Family 14.00
Adult 5.00
Senior 3.00
Child 2.40
All values are in local currency
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