This part of Argyll has a long and fascinating history, which includes its share of bloody battles. Indeed the name Glendaruel is derived from the time when the river ran red with blood [ruel means blood in Gaelic] following battles between the defending locals and the invading Vikings. The grave of Mechan [a Viking leader] is marked by a large stone 400 yards from the cottages, and at Kilmodan Church in Glendaruel, 2 miles away, there are the wonderful carved stones, dating back many hundreds of years. There are so many places of historical interest that it is invidious to pick a few, but we would particularly recommend: Strachur SmiddyInverary CastleInverary JailThe Bute Museum Mount Stuart Castle House Museum, Dunoon.Kilchurn Castle www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/lochawe/kilchurncastle. |
