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Dunoon Grammar School is located on Ardenslate Road in Kirn. The University of the Highlands and Islands' Argyll College has a campus in Dunoon, located in the West Bay, near the breakwater and Castle Hill. [76]
Dunoon is the largest town in Argyll and is built around two bays, East Bay and West Bay (aligned, confusingly, north and south of the centre of the town). Between them is a hilly nose of land sticking out into the estuary. This was the site of Dunoon Castle, once a major stronghold and originally built some time around 1050.
Ask the Chatbot a Question. Dunoon, small burgh (town), Argyll and Bute council area, historic county of Argyllshire, western Scotland, on the northwestern shore of the Firth of Clyde. It grew as a seaside resort (especially for Glaswegians) from the early 19th century to the latter part of the 20th century, when its prominence as a tourist ...
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- Castle House Museum. Do you want to learn more about the fascinating history of Dunoon and Argyll? Pay Castle House Museum a visit, near Dunoon Pier. Learn about the Neolithic settlers of Dunoon and Argyll, and the history of the mighty Dunoon Castle, and get lost in the tales of bravery and love when you see the lost artefacts that the Castle House Museum holds.
- Dunoon Burgh Hall. Located in the centre of Dunoon town, Dunoon Burgh Hall is considered the cultural hub for many in Cowal Peninsula and Dunoon. The stunning Burgh Hall is a fully accessible venue for exhibitions, performances and gatherings.
- Glenfinart Walled Garden. Visiting the Glenfinart Walled Garden near Dunoon is another great thing to do, especially if you’re in the mood for a picnic on a sunny day.
- Benmore Gardens. Benmore Gardens spans over 120 acres and is renowned for its diverse collection of plants from around the world. Strolling through the garden, you will encounter towering Giant Redwoods, woodlands full of bluebells and rare exotic species.
Dunoon. Dunoon is the main resort on the beautiful Cowal Peninsula and the maritime gateway to the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. This one of the Firth of Clyde’s foremost resorts is built around the historic Castle Mound and famous for its large Victorian pier. The town has an attractive promenade, and boasts a wide range of ...
Dunoon Argyll. Click on the map for other historical maps of this place. In 1887, John Bartholomew's Gazetteer of the British Isles described Dunoon like this: Dunoon, town, Cowall dist., Argyllshire, on W. shore of Firth of Clyde, 27 miles by river from Glasgow, pop. 4692; P.O., T.O., 3 Banks, 3 newspapers; extends more than 3 miles along the ...
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Dunoon is a fantastic place to visit, with a bustling town centre, rich history and vibrant cultural scene. Known as the ‘Gateway to the Highlands’, it’s a brilliant base for outdoor adventures. Plus, getting to Dunoon is easier than you might think. It’s a mere 20-minute ferry ride with Western Ferries from Gourock across the Firth of ...
