Inveraray Bell Tower

The Duke's Tower, also known as Inveraray Bell Tower, is the detached bell tower of All Saints' Church, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Standing 126 feet (38 m) high on the shores of Loch Fyne, it is a landmark for miles and amongst the most notable bell towers in the United Kingdom. The tower was built as a memorial to members of the Clan Campbell who died in the First World War. It is Category A listed by Historic Environment Scotland, the highest possible rating. A popular tourist attraction, the tower is open to visitors during the summer months who come to admire the views or watch the famous bells being rung by the many change ringers who come from across the country to ring them. The bells are considered to be "the finest peal in Scotland".

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Inveraray

Inveraray ( or ; Scottish Gaelic: Inbhir Aora pronounced [iɲɪɾʲˈɯːɾə] meaning "mouth of the Aray") is a town in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Located on the western shore of Loch Fyne, near its head, Inveraray is a former royal burgh and known affectionately as "The Capital of Argyll." It is the traditional county town of Argyll, and the ancestral seat to the Duke of Argyll.

Inveraray Jail

Inveraray Jail is a former prison and courthouse in Church Square, Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It was built in 1820 and is a Category A listed building. The prison closed in 1889 but the building remained in use as a courthouse until the mid-twentieth century, in which time it was also used for some meetings of Argyll County Council. Since 1989 it has been a museum.

Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle (pronounced IN-vər-AIR-ə or IN-vər-AIR-ee; Scottish Gaelic Caisteal Inbhir Aora [ˈkʰaʃtʲəl̪ˠ iɲɪɾʲˈɯːɾə]) is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch. It is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century.

St Catherines, Argyll

St Catherines (Scottish Gaelic: Cill Chaitrìona) is a village in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is located on the banks of Loch Fyne, opposite Inveraray and is served by the A815 road. The old Ferry Inn, in St. Catherines is on the buildings at risk register of Scotland. The remains of St Catherine's Chapel and Burial Ground. Now only foundations remain of the chapel.