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Museums & archives

Argyll is home to brilliant museums where you’ll discover the rich and fascinating history of Argyll.

You may also wish to explore the historic development and local people of Argyll & the Isles.

Research your family history in local libraries at Dunoon, Tarbert, Campbeltown, Lochgilphead and Oban.

Local archives and genealogical resources can also be found throughout the area.

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Campbeltown Museum

Campbeltown Museum tells the story of Kintyre through its collection of archaeology, fine art, natural sciences, and social history. Highlights include a Bro...

Shore Street
Campbeltown
Argyll
PA28 6BS

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Tarbert Life

Welcome to the online home of Tarbert Life. Here, you can enjoy stepping into the past and discovering more about Tarbert’s royal roots, following the genera...

Tarbert Life
Tarbert

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Inveraray Jail

Experience the true stories of what life was like in Inveraray Jail for the men, women and children – some as young as seven – who were tried and locked up h...

Inveraray Jail
Church Square
Inveraray
Argyll
PA32 8TX

Tel: 01499 302381

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Historic Kilmun

At Historic Kilmun, we have some unique experiences we want to share with you. Historic Kilmun, a former church, overlooks the Holy Loch with the Argyll Maus...

Historic Kilmun
Kilmun
Dunoon
Argyll
PA23 8SD

Tel: 07887 856514

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Mount Stuart Trust

Mount Stuart features magnificent Victorian Gothic architecture and design together with contemporary craftsmanship. The house is surrounded by extensive gro...

Mount Stuart
Isle of Bute
PA20 9LR

Tel: +44 (0) 1700 503877

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Dunollie Museum, Castle & Grounds

Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds is a heritage site of international significance situated just 1 mile north of Oban. It is now run by a small independent...

Dunollie Museum Castle and Grounds
Ganavan Road
Oban
PA34 5TT

Tel: 01631 570550

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