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Fraoch Eilean
Fraoch Eilean — island in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 2.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Fraoch Eilean is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.3802°, -5.0658°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Fraoch Eilean/Ejlean is a small island situated at the northern end of Loch Awe, a freshwater lake in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is notable for being the site of a medieval royal castle, now ruined, which was given into the keeping of Clan Macnaghten by Alexander III in 1267.
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Background
History
The island has a strong strategic location given its position opposite the Pass of Brander at the northern end of Loch Awe. It commands a view towards the Firth of Lorn and the Atlantic, allowing for distant sightings of any invasionary force coming to Scotland from the sea. The island and castle on it belonged to the Scottish king Alexander III. The castle may have been one of the earliest stone fortifications in the county of Argyll and prior to becoming a royal castle may have been occupied by the MacDougalls. The Clan MacNauchtan were to keep the castle repaired and secure (at the king's expense) such that Alexander could be suitably received when visiting the area. Local tradition said…
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- Coordinates
- 56.3802, -5.0658
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 2.8 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5493516 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Fraoch Eilean, Loch Awe (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Fraoch Eilean Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fraoch Eilean?
- Fraoch Eilean is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AW).
- Is Fraoch Eilean free to visit?
- Yes, Fraoch Eilean is free to enter.
- How do I get to Fraoch Eilean?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 2.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AW.