Ardchattan and Muckairn

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Ardchattan and Muckairn is a parish within Argyllshire, in the district of Lorn, on the north shore of Loch Etive.

The parish lies north of Oban, along the north shore of Loch Etive and includes Glen Ure, Glen Creran, Barcaldine, Benderloch, Connel, Bonawe and Glen Etive. At the 2001 census, it had a population of 2,443.

The most famous landmark is hereabouts is Ardchattan Priory, founded as a Valliscaulian priory around the year 1230. The priory's ruins and surrounding gardens are now open to the public.

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Coordinates: 56°27′57″N 5°17′24″W / 56.46583°N 5.29°W / 56.46583; -5.29

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