Places
36 places found.
Those places high-lighted have photos. All locations may have maps, books and memories.
- Dunoon, Strathclyde
- Oban, Strathclyde
- Rothesay, Strathclyde
- Inveraray, Strathclyde
- Helensburgh, Strathclyde
- Campbeltown, Strathclyde
- Lochgilphead, Strathclyde
- Bowmore, Strathclyde
- Bridgend, Strathclyde
- Cove, Strathclyde
- Port Askaig, Strathclyde
- Portnahaven, Strathclyde
- Tobermory, Strathclyde
- Port Charlotte, Strathclyde
- Port Wemyss, Strathclyde
- Pennyghael, Strathclyde
- Port Ellen, Strathclyde
- Kirn, Strathclyde
- Mull, Strathclyde
- Craigmore, Strathclyde
- Iona, Strathclyde
- Luss, Strathclyde
- Loch Lomond, Strathclyde (near Luss)
- Tiree, Strathclyde
- Kilmartin, Strathclyde
- Achnacloich, Strathclyde
- Rosneath, Strathclyde
- Port Appin, Strathclyde
- Port Bannatyne, Strathclyde
- The Argyll Stone, Highlands
- Arrochar, Strathclyde
- Loch Sween, Strathclyde
- Loch Goil, Strathclyde
- Tarbert, Strathclyde (near West Tarbert)
- Staffa, Strathclyde
- Argyll Stone, The, Highlands
Photos
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Memories
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John Tarver 1850 1932 Grayrigg Father Samuel
My Gt Grandfather above was born in Grayrigg and worked for LNWR. He wrote pieces for The Westmorland Gazette on a variety of subjects. I have found one of his pieces, in his papers and he writes - ...Read more
A memory of Lambrigg Head by
1941 42
I, with my three brothers and mother, lived for a while in an apartment near the top end of the town. My father was in the Argyle and Sutherland's. Later we moved out of town to a house called 'Pothill' where my mother was dairymaid and ...Read more
A memory of Auchterarder by
919 Argyle Street 1961 To 1966
My grandparents lived at 919 Argyle Street for many years and as a child my mum, sister and I lived with them, it was cramped, very cramped, and when I had mumps I slept in grannie's bed in the "hole in the wall" and ...Read more
A memory of Glasgow by
Argyle Street
Does anyone remember 'Argyle Street', I used live there as a young girl, now Sainsburys stands on that site in Belgrave. I would love to see any old photos if anyone has any of old Belgrave and the roundabout. It would be really appreciated.
A memory of Leicester in 1969 by
Argyll Hotel, Esplanade, Oban 1889 1896
My great grandfather, James David Smith, owned the lease of this hotel from 1889 to 1896 when he moved with his family back to Govan. The hotel was demolished in 2011 and there are only three old photos showing ...Read more
A memory of Oban in 1890 by
Born At Cothill Farm And Schooled In Duns
I was born at Cothill Farm in 1947, about 4 miles from Duns. I attended Duns Primary School and Berwickshire High School. My father (James) retired in 1965 at age 70, he and my mother located to the west coast ...Read more
A memory of Duns in 1965 by
Born On Estate
My birth certificate 1938 says Roseneath; father was a gardner on the estate and have photos of the estate cottage. Also pictures of reputedly oldest trees in Scotland called Adam and Eve, probably long chopped down as castle. Prince ...Read more
A memory of Rosneath in 1930 by
Early Years
I was born at 23 Fotheringay Road in March 1959, across from the Spar Shops, where at one time my uncle Bert ran an Askit van. On my way to Woodnewton School, he always gave me a Kitkat. He stayed on Argyle Street, behind the town centre. ...Read more
A memory of Corby by
Early Days In Failsworth
I was born in 1947 in boundary park hospital, as it was then. My mum and dad lived in Holt Lane in Failsworth. I can remember the Argyll Mill as a working cotton mill which was just down the lane. My mum was a housewife and my dad ...Read more
A memory of Oldham by
Eddisbury Hall And The Hermans
Looking through a box of memorabilia recently I was reminded of my childhood during the war when we were evacuated to Macclesfield. I googled Eddisbury Hall and was surprised and delighted to read the reminiscences ...Read more
A memory of Eddisbury Hall by
Captions
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It was here that Plymouth Argyle played their first game in September 1885 — the club had been founded by five Dunheved College Old Boys.
The Covenanter field commander Sir Duncan Campbell of Auchinbreck was among the dead, though his superior, the Duke of Argyll, had seen fit to remain upon his galley in the loch during the whole proceedings
It was here that Plymouth Argyle played their first game in September 1885 — the club had been founded by five Dunheved College Old Boys.
It was here that Plymouth Argyle played their first game in September 1885 — the club had been founded by five Dunheved College Old Boys.
In late Victorian Glasgow, Argyle Street, Buchanan Street, Union Street and Sauchiehall Street were considered the places for shopping.
The clan power of Argyll is said to have been destroyed for a generation.
The hills in the background overlook Loch Long and are known as Argyll's Bowling Green.
The 3rd Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle; Roger Morrison was the architect, and William Adam was the clerk of works.
The Collegiate Church built in 1851 was consecrated as the Episcopal Cathedral of Argyll and the Isles in 1876.
It originally stood on the corner of Argyle Street and Grange Road, but it was moved to its present location in 1929 in order to make way for the Mersey Tunnel approach roads.
The hills in the background overlook Loch Long and are known as Argyll's Bowling Green.
Kilmun is the burial place of the Marquis of Argyll who was executed in 1661, whilst in the churchyard there is the tombstone of Archibald Clark, a young shepherd, who was found frozen to death at Ardtaric
The 3rd Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.
The house with the fine Venetian windows is Argyll House (1766); next is Oriel Lodge (1800).
The third Duke of Argyll decided to build a new castle: Roger Morrison was the architect and William Adam the clerk of works.
Though now a substantial settlement, it was built on the site of a modest fishing village in the 1700s by the 3rd Duke of Argyll.
It was besieged in 1647 and again in 1715; on the latter occasion it was held by the chieftain's wife against the Argyll Militia.
It was unveiled by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, daughter of Queen Victoria, on 10 June 1913.
The Collegiate Church built in 1851 was consecrated as the Episcopal Cathedral of Argyll and the Isles in 1876.
Built for the Duke of Argyll by J Bonomi, Rosneath was gutted in c1947 and blown up in 1961.
Sunday trippers make their way from the pier to Argyll Street.
The following year she escaped and joined her army, which was commanded by the fifth Earl of Argyll.
Go back into town and cross the Pulteney Bridge with its small shops into Argyle Street.
Parts of the building were dismantled in 1911, but were restored in 1913 by Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll, who opened it as a Railway Workers Home.
