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reated a royal burgh in 1648 (the oldest in the Argyll area), many will tell
you that this small town is the prettiest in all Scotland and it would be
difficult to disagree!
The magnificent Inveraray Castle, home of the Dukes of Argyll and open to the public, is one of the most visited castles in all Scotland. 
ituated on the western shores of Loch Fyne Inveraray was burned by the
Marquis of Montrose
in 1644. At that time it was a small fishing village although today it relies
more on tourism. The clear waters of Loch Fyne continue to support a fishing
industry in the area.
There is nothing of the original Inveraray; the town today was built by the 3rd Duke of Argyll who demolished the village to make way for the rebuilding of the present castle. He brought in Roger Morris and William Adam as Clerk of Works and the constructing of the new town began in 1743.
here are a host of attractions in Inveraray and you may find one day just isn't
enough! Make sure you take a trip to the
Maritime Museum,
a fascinating visual experience of 19th century life on the high seas. Another
fascinating attraction is the
Inveraray Jail,
a living 19th century jail where visitors can experience all the
gruesome reality of prison life in the last century.
As you should expect from any of Scotland's towns, Inveraray offers all visitors a warm and friendly welcome, together with an excellent choice of quality accommodation, shops, coffee houses and fine restaurants. |
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