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Inveraray (Inbhir Aora in Gaelic) is a town and former Royal Burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located on the western shore of Loch Fyne near its head, and on the A83 road. It is the traditional county town of Argyll and ancestral home to the Duke of Argyll, who founded the town in 1745, alongside his new dwelling, Inveraray Castle. Much of the town, including the church, was designed and built by the Edinburgh-born architect Robert Mylne (1733-1811) between 1772 and 1800.1
Its distinctive white buildings on the loch shore make it photogenic and it is a popular tourist destination, with a number of attractions in addition to the castle. The Georgian Inveraray Jail in the burgh is now a museum. Other attractions include the Argyll Folk Museum at Auchindrain. The Celtic Inveraray Cross can also been seen in the town. The Inverarary Maritime Heritage Museum is based on the iron sailing ship Arctic Penguin, moored at the pier, along with the Clyde puffers VIC 72, Eilean Eisdeal, renamed Vital Spark, and VIC27 Auld Reekie, renamed Maggie.2 The Bell Tower dominates the town, and contains the second-heaviest ring of ten bells in the world.citation needed The bell tower is open to the public, and the bells are rung regularly.
Shinty is the most popular local sportcitation needed, Inveraray Shinty Club being crowned Scottish Champions in 2004. Inveraray and District Pipe band was formed in 2005 after a 70 years gap. In their first competing year 2006 they won a trophy at every competed competition. They are now the juvenile world champions.
References
- ^ Ward, Robert (2007) The Man Who Buried Nelson: The Surprising Life of Robert Mylne. London: Tempus Publishing. ISBN 978-0752439228. pp.101, 167
- ^ "Inveraray Maritime Experience". Retrieved on 2008-07-19.
External links
- Inveraray Official Visitor Guide
- Description and history of Inveraray town
- Website for Inveraray Castle
- Website for Inveraray Jail
- Website for Argyll Adventure
- Visitor guide to the town
- Live webcam pictures from the Maritime Museum
- Robert Burns (poet) Links to Inveraray
- Map sources for Inveraray
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