Geographically Northern Argyll is a region of wild coastline, open moorland and rugged mountains separated by deep lochs and fast flowing rivers, with little cultivable ground. There are considerable mineral resources and the forests have always been coveted by Lowlanders, but lines of communication are difficult and were, until recently, often dangerous. Even so, for 2000 years and more people have struggles to make a living here. This book explains how and why.
In a kaleidoscope of historical fact, folklore and reminiscence, Mary Withall explains the existence of some of the county's settlements which, set down in a bleak if beautiful landscape miles from anywhere, appear to the eye of the stranger with no apparent reason. Based on a whole range of primary and secondary research, including parish records and other historical documents, this book offers a fascinating insight into the history of human settlement in this beautiful corner of Scotland.
Villages covered by this book: Lochgoilhead and Kilmorich, Inveraray, Craignish and Kilmelford, Kilbrandon and Kilchattan, Kilmore and Kilbride, Muckairn and Kentallen, Barcaldine and Benderloch, Lismore and Appin, Morvern and Ardnamurchan, Glencoe and Ballachulish, Glenorchy and Inishail.
Contents:
Introduction
1. Lochgoilhead and Kilmorich
2. The Royal Burgh of Inveraray
3. Craignish and Kilmelford
4. Kilbrandon and Kilchattan
5. Kilmore and Kilbride
6. Muckairn and Kentallen
7. Barcaldine and Benderloch
8. Lismore and Appin
9. Morvern and Ardnamurchan
10. Glencoe and Ballachulish
11. Glenorchy and Inishail
Acknowledgments
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Villages of Southern Argyll
