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Inveraray Castle, Loch Fyne. Art By Sebastian Pether 1790-1844

Inveraray Castle, Loch Fyne. Art By Sebastian Pether 1790-1844

Beautiful original oil on canvas framed art featuring Inverary from the shores of Loch Fyne.

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Fine large 19th century view of Inveraray Castle, Argyll from the shores of Loch Fyne, oil on canvas by Sebastian Pether.

Excellent quality and condition example of the famous nocturnal landscape painters…

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Nether Largie Standing Stones, Kilmartin

Nether Largie Standing Stones, Kilmartin

The site is 1.5km south of Kilmartin village.

Take the first minor road on the right going south on the A816, and after 0.5km park beside the Temple Wood stone circles.

The standing stones are in the fields opposite the circles, some 250m from the road.

Alternatively, there is a car park just off the main road, with Historic Scotland information boards about the site.

Source

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A Book for Children About Covid-19

Coronavirus: A Book for Children About Covid-19 – revised and updated July 2020 edition. Free ebook

Huge thanks to Nosy Crow for the updated edition of their free digital book, Coronavirus: A Book for Children About Covid-19, illustrated by Axel Scheffler.

Available to read here or download from Nosy Crow via this link

https://nosycrow.com/resource/coronavirus-a-book-for-children-about-covid-19-revised-and-updated-july-2020-edition/

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A Glimpse Of Gaelic Warrior Life

A Glimpse Of Gaelic Warrior Life

At Kilmartin Glen.

Slightly to the south of Kilmartin Church is a structure originally built as a burial aisle for Neil Campbell and his wife Christiane in 1627.

Neil Campbell became Bishop of Argyll, while Christiane was the daughter of Bishop John Carswell, who built nearby Carnasserie Castle in the late 1660s.

Since 1956 their burial aisle has served as a lapidarium, sheltering the…

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Business Opportunity on the Isle of Gigha

Business Opportunity on the Isle of Gigha

Be your own boss – are you interested in developing and managing a holiday letting business on the beautiful island of Gigha?

The community-owned Isle of Gigha is the most southerly and one of the most beautiful of the Hebridean Islands. The Isle of Gigha Heritage Trustis the community organisation that manages the assets of the island on behalf of the community. They are now seeking a new…

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Tarbert Fair History

Tarbert Fair History with thanks to Sheldon Stewart and Ian Y Macintyre.

Written by Sheldon Stewart, Compiled by Ian Y Macintyre

The historic Royal Burgh of Tarbert Loch Fyne sits on the isthmus of kintyre, linking the old parishes of kilcalmonel and knapdale.

Royal Burgh status was probably granted in the twelfth century, Jura and Gigha as well as the firth of Clyde, Bute, Arran and cowal.

This unique position made Tarbert the commercial centre for Kintyre…

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The Firefighters Charity Car Wash

The Firefighters Charity Car Wash

This year our local firefighters are holding their Fundraising Car Wash at Tarbert Harbour on the 4th April from 10 AM

If you can’t be there and would like to donate you can do so here;

https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/donate

Find out more about the the Firefighters charity here;

https://www.firefighterscharity.org.uk/how-we-help-2

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The Harbour, Tarbert 1961

The Harbour, Tarbert 1961

A Second Fine Quality George Kelly Original Vintage 1961 Painting “The Harbour, Tarbert” (West Coast Scotland)

Impressionistic with excellent colouring- a very well observed Scottish coastal landscape (from an aerial perspective) by a recognised Scottish artist.

The frame and size matches the other painting from the same artist (Loch Killisport, Sound of Jura – on West Coast of Scotland)

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Loch Killisport Sound of Jura 1961

Loch Killisport Sound of Jura 1961

A Fine Quality George Kelly Original Vintage 1961 Painting “Loch Killisport Sound of Jura”

Impressionistic with excellent colouring- a very well observed Scottish landscape by a recognised Scottish artist- frame and size matches the other painting from the same artist (Tarbert Harbour on West Coast of Scotland)

1 of 2 available by the same artist

Loch Killisport Sound of Jura 1961

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Sunngcraig House With Harbour Views

Sunngcraig House With Harbour Views

A large house with 5 bedrooms and fantastic views over Loch Fyne. Sunncraig House has a private patio with barbecue facilities.

Beautiful location, large house

Relax in the cosy living room

Room for large families or groups

Featuring a garden and barbecue facilities, Sunngcraig offers accommodation in Tarbert with free WiFi and sea views.

Source: Sunngcraig, Tarbert

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Barfad Self Catering Holiday Cottages

Barfad Self Catering Holiday Cottages a short walk from a sheltered shingle beach cove, with lots of great walks literally right on your doorstep.

Just a short distance from Tarbert Harbour Barfad Self Catering Holiday Cottages are set in a beautiful location, a short walk from a sheltered shingle beach cove, with lots of great walks literally right on your doorstep.

Just a short walk away

There is a secure, enclosed garden too, ideal for families and pets who are very welcome too!

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Sunset Beached Boats Kintyre

Sunset Beached Boats Kintyre

This is an Original Oil Painting By Scottish Artist Natalie Souter.

Natalie Souter is a Scottish West Coast artist who specialises in the most atmospheric Hebridean Colourist Landscape Paintings .

She captures both West and East coast landscapes sensationally in her use of impasto and bold colours .

This contemporary art is the original oil painting.

Oil on Canvas measures 12″ X 12″…

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The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland – Shop

The History of the Western Highlands and Isles of Scotland – Shop

Donald Gregory explores the turbulent and compelling past of Scotland’s Highlands and Islands in the medieval era, concentrating on the years between 1493 and 1625.

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This is the original history of the lands of the former Lords of the Isles, charting their struggle to regain stability…

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Dunmore Villa 6 Bedrooms

Dunmore Villa beautiful modern villa on the shores of West loch with 6 Bedrooms sleeps up to 14 people.

Set in a peaceful woodland on the shores of West Loch looking over to the hills of the Kintyre Peninsula, Dunmore Villa is ideal for parties.

Dunmore from West Loch

Just a few miles from Tarbert along the Kilberry Road B8024

Watch The Sunsets from the loch https://tarbert.online/index.php/2016/01/10/pets-welcome/ https://tarbert.online/index.php/2015/12/11/on-road-visual-tour/

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Facebook memory photo 😊 #Kintyre #Loch #Scotland (at West Loch Tarbert) https://www.instagram.com/p/B5V7r4hjwQV/?igshid=1ncyraqzhncjk

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Kintyre From Arran Oil Painting

19th century Scottish Impressionist coastal oil painting by noted Scottish artist Joseph Henderson RSA. Painted circa 1880

A superb 19th century Scottish Impressionist coastal oil painting by noted Scottish artist Joseph Henderson RSA.

Painted circa 1880 the painting is entitled Kintyre from Arran and is a view across an Arran beach and headland toward Kintyre.

Kintyre From Arran

There are figures and a cart on the beach and a dwelling on the headland. Fishing Skiffs can be seen on the water.

A really…

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Archaeological Sketches in Scotland : District of Kintyre 1873

Archaeological Sketches in Scotland : District of Kintyre 1873

Large format hardback.

Brown cloth boards with black and gilt decoration and gilt spine titles.

Worn at head and heel of spine and corners.

Some light scuffs and scratches and boards a little discoloured, darkened at edges.

Lightly foxed prelims.

Top edge yellowed.

Light foxing to fore edge and to a couple of page edges otherwise generally good and unmarked contents.