Photo of Clachan Bridge, a landmark near Clachan Seil, Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Clachan Bridge

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Built in 1792, this graceful single-arched stone bridge carries the B844 across the narrow Clachan Sound to the island of Seil, and it’s long been nicknamed the “Bridge over the Atlantic”. The high hump was designed to let sailing boats pass beneath. It’s a quick and easy stop about 12km south-west of Oban, and just over the water are the slate villages of Ellenabeich and Easdale.

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Photo of the Isle of Seil, an island in Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of Easdale Island, an island in Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of the Isle of Kerrera, an island in Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of the Isle of Luing, an island in Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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Photo of the Isle of Mull, an island in Argyll and Bute, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

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