All Bronze Age & Prehistoric sites in Lochgilphead

From the gentle lap of an incoming tide as it fills a rock pool to the crashing surf of the Atlantic on lonely shores. From the silent beauty of a glen steeped in history to rugged hilltops with spectacular views from east to west. From sea to summit Argyll is steeped in history, ancient culture, fascinating geology and a wealth Read more…

“Knaps” and “dales” are shaped by folded Dalradian Schists (metamorphosed marine sediments). Here lie lochans, long sea lochs and hills. Each is different, supporting a variety of habitats and wildlife. When the river that drained Loch Awe down to Loch Crinan was blocked by an ice wall during the last ice age the water burst through the Pass of Brander Read more…

Kilmartin Glen has one of the most important concentrations of Neolithic and Bronze Age remains in Scotland. The best place to start your exploration is from Kilmartin Museum. Click here to listen to archaeologist Neil Oliver’s walking tour of the glen. Read more…

This spectacular site in Kilmartin Glen, near Lochgilphead, has been occupied since the Iron Age. The well-preserved hill fort was a stronghold of Dalriada, the kingdom of the Scotti and is believed to have been the site where the ancient Kings of Scotland were crowned. On top of the hill there is a footprint and bowl which are thought to Read more…

The Dalriada Heritage Trail was created in 2010. It links Carnasserie Castle through Kilmartin Glen and the Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve to Dunadd Fort and on through ancient Atlantic oak woodlands to the Crinan Canal and Achnabreac cup and ring marked rocks. Free video trails can be downloaded here for fascinating insights along the way. The Trail can be Read more…

A short trail leads to probably the most extensive set of cup and ring marked rocks in Britain. The markings are believed to have been made over 4000 years ago. The importance of this site and the reasons for the carvings remains a topic of speculation. Come and see this important historic site and the on site interpretation then make Read more…

Castle Dounie is an Iron Age Fort on a high hilltop above Crinan. There are terrific views from here towards Jura and Mull. Nearby, along the shore from Crinan is Sailor’s Grave. The sailor died aboard his yacht of Cholera in the 19th century off Ardnoe Point. To reach Castle Dounie, follow the path across the beach at Crinan Harbour Read more…