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Ardchattan Priory

Open to visitorsa Historic Environment Scotland site — many are free to wander; staffed ones charge and keep set hours

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Ardchattan Priory is a priory in Argyll and Bute. It is one of two priories the Albion Guide maps in the county. It is looked after by Historic Environment Scotland. The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, 4.9 km to the south-east.

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