Gardens · Central Scotland
Ardchattan Priory
In or near Taynuilt.
Ardchattan Priory — monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Best time of year
- Spring & summer (Apr–Sep)
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt · 4.9 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ardchattan Priory, the nearest railway station is Taynuilt, located 4.9 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is PA37 1RQ. Entry details are not provided, so please check in advance for accessibility information.
About
Ardchattan Priory is a public garden in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4629°, -5.2941°.
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From Historic Environment Scotland
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From the Wikipedia article
Ardchattan Priory was a Valliscaulian monastic community in Ardchattan, Argyll, Scotland.
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Background
History
The Priory was founded in 1230 by Duncan MacDougall, Lord of Argyll. The most widely believed origin of Clan Chattan is that Clan MacDougall appointed Gillichattan Mor as the Ballie or protector of the Priory lands on their behalf. In 1308, Robert the Bruce's campaign in the area included holding a council of local chiefs at the Priory, which is believed to have been the last Gaelic-speaking parliament in Scotland. From the early 14th century, the Prior of Ardchattan held the chantership of Lismore Cathedral. In April 1510 the Priory was incorporated as a cell of Beauly Priory and may have become Cistercian, but the evidence is slight. It was annexed to the bishopric of the Isles in 1615.…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4629, -5.2941
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA37 1RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1201
- Nearest railway station
- Taynuilt — 4.9 km
- Opening
- Wednesdays only 9.30am–5.30pm from 1st April to 31st October 2026
- Official site
- www.ardchattan.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1977867 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ardchattan Priory (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ardchattan Priory 20080428.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardchattan Priory?
- Ardchattan Priory is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA37 1RQ).
- What is Ardchattan Priory?
- Ardchattan Priory — monastery buildings later used as a house, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ardchattan Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA37 1RQ.
- When was Ardchattan Priory built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Ardchattan Priory a listed building?
- Ardchattan Priory is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- How do I get to Ardchattan Priory?
- The nearest railway station is Taynuilt, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA37 1RQ.