Argyll

Argyll (Earra-Ghaidheal in Gaelic, translated as coastland of the Gael), sometimes called Argyllshire, is one of the traditional counties of Scotland.

Related Topics:
Gaelic - Gael - Traditional counties of Scotland

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The historic county town is the town of Inveraray, which is still the seat of the Duke of Argyll. The principal towns are Oban, Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Inveraray.

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Inveraray - Duke of Argyll - Oban - Campbeltown - Lochgilphead

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Ardnamurchan and Morvern, north of the Isle of Mull are part of the county. The islands of Muck, Rum, Canna and Sanday - the Small Isles - are also part of the traditional County, even though they have been administratively governed by Inverness-shire since 1891, along with Eigg.

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The Unitary authority area of Argyll and Bute covers most of the county of Argyll and the Isle of Bute (in the county of Buteshire), and the area to the west of Loch Lomond (part of Dunbartonshire). Its current administrative headquarters is at Lochgilphead.

Related Topics:
Unitary authority area - Argyll and Bute - Isle of Bute - Buteshire - Loch Lomond - Dunbartonshire - Lochgilphead

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