Fraoch Eilean

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Fraoch Eilean is a castle in Argyll and Bute. The Albion Guide maps 36 castles in the county; this is one of them. Loch Awe Station is 2.8 km away to the north-east. For more of the same, Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally and Eilean Tighe Bhain, Loch Tromlee are close by.

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Ruined castle on Loch Awe's shore.

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Scotland's most dramatic glen.

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