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Saddell, the idyllic setting for a Cistercian Abbey, which stands next to the 'Allt nan Manach' (Stream of the Monks). The Abbey was founded by the great warrior King, Somerled in 1160, and completed by his son Reginald. From Somerled descended the Clan MacDonald and the Lords of the Isles, who ruled the West of Scotland until 1493. A form of Celtic Stone carving flourished at Saddell, and 11grave slabs found here can be seen, depicting knights, monks, ships, salmon, otters and other images. Saddell Castle was built by the Bishop of Argyll in 1508, to whom the lands were made over by James IV, using much of the stone from the Abbey. There is a very pleasant walk down to Saddell Bay, from the small car park at the gates to the Castle.
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Goatfell
(14 Miles)*
Goatfell, or Goat Fell, is the highest point on the Isle of Arran, which lies in the Firth of Clyde. In Scottish Gaelic the mountain is called Gaoda Bheinn. |
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Brodick Castle
(14 Miles)*
This is a castle you will never forget! The tall, stately building beckons you with the glow of its warm red sandstone. The setting is superb - fronted by a magnificent bay, surrounded by gardens and overlooked by the majestic mountain of Goatfell. |
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Lochranza Castle
(14 Miles)*
Lochranza Castle is the ruined remains of a tower house, built on the north of the Isle of Arran off the west coast of Scotland. |
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Carradale Tourist Information
(4 Miles)*
Carradale is a popular holiday village and busy fishing harbour. Carradale lies at the centre of a network of forest and coastal walks with varied wildlife including many species of birds, several types of deer, and the poisonous but timid adder. |
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Arnicle Tourist Information
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Dougarie Tourist Information
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Self Catering near Saddell
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Portencross Holiday Cottage
(26 Miles)*
Portencross Holiday Cottage is situated in a peaceful location on the west coast of Ayrshire; the cottage is only a few minutes away from the local village of West Kilbride. |
7 Crawford Street
(26 Miles)*
Millport is the only town on the Isle of Cumbrae, reached by a ten minute ferry crossing from Largs. 7 Crawford St is a ground floor, one bedroomed flat five minutes walk from the Blue Star beaches and shops, cafes and entertainments. |
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