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Architecture and Built Environment

Many buildings that now lie untouched have seen and hold so many stories. Others had purposes that have now adapted into new ones. Others no longer stand but have been replaced by new structures unrelated to its past but cater to today’s demands. The architecture of these built environments tells us about the communities of the past and today which we want to share and celebrate.

Dawn over Iona Abbey - Colin Nutt

Architecture and Built Environment

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'Up Bluebraes'

Revisiting memories of childhood can spark so much joy

A new road for Applecross

This was opened in 1976 after more than a century of campaigning

A skull and crossbones stone

It is not known what this mysterious stone in Clachan Church represents

Ach’ a’ Choirce

This once productive township was cleared in the early nineteenth century

Ardgour Memorial Hall

Village halls like this are central to many west Highland communities

Arisaig House during the Second World War

Arisaig House became a Commando finishing school where 3000 agents were trained

Astley Hall

The rich architectural history and current use of Arisaig's Astley Hall

Bealach na Bà

This iconic road had been used in motorsport events and provides a lifeline to the community

Blackbird and Robin

The story behind some of the carvings on the cloisters at Iona Abbey

Calum's Road on Raasay

The now world-famous story of one man' s dogged determination