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Auchindrain Highland Farm Township

Auchindrain | Furnace, Inveraray PA32 8XN, Scotland
01499 500235
Ranked #3 of 5 attractions in Inveraray
4.5 of 5 stars 20 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Owner description: Auchindrain/Achadh an Droighinn is a very special place - the only surviving example of a Highland Farm Township that was not either abandoned or...... more » Owner description: Auchindrain/Achadh an Droighinn is a very special place - the only surviving example of a Highland Farm Township that was not either abandoned or modernised. The 21 acre site, set in the dramatic Argyll landscape, gives visitors a fascinating insight into life and work in the old Highlands. Wander through the township, learn about its people, and explore the longhouses where they lived with their cattle and horses under one roof. « less
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Scotland UK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Achindrain is one of those places that will leave you thinking for a long time. Not only is it perfectly preserved and atmospheric, but it has so much to see that you need to allow plenty of time- to rush through this place would be a waste. The staff are extremely helpful and friendly, the facilities are great and the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

The leaflets are very informative and available in different languages More

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lancashire
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

There will be a few alive today who have used some of the equipment on display the Trust have worked hard to give the visitors a true reflection of how people made a living from very poor land More

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Preston, United Kingdom
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42 reviews 42 reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

I disliked nothing here except the weather. It was so interesting and atmospheric, we walked around it in the cold and wet and still found loads to investigate and be inspired about. More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

We visited auchindrain which we thought was going to be a cheap day out as it had been advertised in inverarary as £12 for a family.when we arrived we were told it was £16.50. So we advised them they had falsed advertised in the town which the woman wasn't that bothered about. Our party were looking forward to seeing the... More

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Oban, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

The very place to visit after the splendor of Inverary Castle! Makes you think, folks living a few miles appart, a privilaged few in luxury, the rest subsisting in abject poverty and misery. Aye, the good old days indeed!!! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012
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Museum which gives you a real feel as to how it must have been.. love the hens walking among the museum displays More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 January 2012
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Of great historic interest brings the past to life More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

We visited very late one winter afternoon after a day in Inverary. Sadly the tearoom was closed so we missed the chance to sample the cakes, very sad. We were met with great enthusiasm by the only apparent member of staff there, who seemed delighted we had taken the time to stop by. He offered advice and information and we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Auchindrain is a volunteer trust run by some dedicated enthusiasts preserving what was a highland farming township in situ. There is a lot of work still to be done, but one can see the dedication and enthusiasm. It was inhabited until the 1970s. It has a number of traditional houses, and the kailyards: around the area are the old runrig... More

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