Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Inveraray
Also known as: Inbhir Aora
In or near Cairndow.
Inveraray in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Inveraray is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Inveraray is a planned town established in the mid-18th century by the 3rd Duke of Argyll on the shores of Loch Awe. Visitors can explore its historical architecture, including the 15th-century Inveraray Castle and various public buildings that reflect its development over the centuries.
From the Wikipedia article
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.
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Background
Description
The original town of Inveraray was situated on the estuary of the River Aray, at the intersection of the trading route through Glen Aray and the estuary where ships were able to anchor. The town grew up in the shadow of the first Inveraray Castle, home of the Earl of Argyll from the early 15th century. To encourage trade there were various proposals for burgh status, with the 1st Earl of Argyll being successful in 1474 when King James III established it as a burgh of barony. This allowed a weekly market on Saturdays and two annual fairs: the feast of St Brandan on 16 May and the feast of Michael the Archange<nowiki/>l on 29 September. During the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, the Marquis of…
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- Coordinates
- 56.2310, -5.0730
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA32 8TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1745
- Official site
- scarf.scot
Sources
Other places nearby
Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray
Historic houses · 0.0 km
Corner House, North Main Street West, Inveraray
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Buntons House, North Main Street East, Inveraray
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Inveraray Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.1 km
Inveraray War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
House, Church Square, Inveraray
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Screen Wall, Front Street West, Inveraray
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Factory Land, Inveraray
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Inveraray Jail
Museums · 0.1 km
All Saints' Episcopal Church, Inveraray
Historic churches · 0.1 km
The Duke's Tower
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Inveraray Hostel
Hostels · 0.2 km
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Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray
Chamberlain's House, Front Street West, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Corner House, North Main Street West, Inveraray
Corner House, North Main Street West, Inveraray — house and shop in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
Buntons House, North Main Street East, Inveraray
Buntons House, North Main Street East, Inveraray — house in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · Central Scotland
Inveraray Parish Church
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Inveraray War Memorial
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📷 3Historic houses · Central Scotland
House, Church Square, Inveraray
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inveraray?
- Inveraray is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA32 8TX).
- What is Inveraray?
- Inveraray in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Inveraray?
- Drivers can use postcode PA32 8TX.
- When was Inveraray built?
- Built or established in 1745.
- Is Inveraray free to visit?
- Yes, Inveraray is free to enter.
- How do I get to Inveraray?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA32 8TX. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.