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Kilmartin is a small village in Argyll and Bute Western Scotland. It has an abundance of prehistoric monuments and historical sites. In a 6 mile radius there are more than 800 prehistoric sites.
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The monuments range from burial cairns, rock art to standing stones from the Neolithic and Bronze Age.
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Carnasserie Castle was built from 1565-1572 as a grand residence for Bishop John Carswell. He is famous for producing the first book in Gaelic. This Celtic language is spoken in the Highlands and islands of western Scotland. It was brought from Ireland in the 5th and 6th centuries.
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| Entrance to Dunadd Hillfort Castle.. |
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Dunadd Hillfort Castle was occupied in the Iron Age until 16th century. This was the site of many coronations for the
Scottish Kings.
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