Loch Avich, Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe

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Loch Avich, Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe is a castle in Argyll and Bute. It is one of 36 castles the Albion Guide lists in the county. The nearest railway station is Oban, 17.1 km to the north-west. Nearby castles include Ardchonnel Castle, Loch Awe, Fincharn Castle and Raera Castle.

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