Caolas a‘ Phlotha

Caolas a‘ Phlotha is in Argyll and Bute, Scottish Highlands, Scotland. Caolas a‘ Phlotha is situated nearby to the island Am Plòth, as well as near K Foundation Burn a Million Quid.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Claig Castle and McArthur’s Head Lighthouse.

Claig Castle

Ruins

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Claig Castle was a stronghold of the Clan Donald or MacDonald in the south of Scotland. It has been classified as a Category C listed building since 23 December 1988. Claig Castle is situated 1,400 feet south of Caolas a‘ Phlotha.

McArthur’s Head Lighthouse

Lighthouse

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McArthur’s Head Lighthouse is situated 2 miles south of Caolas a‘ Phlotha.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Craighouse and Port Askaig.

Craighouse

Village

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Craighouse is the main settlement and capital of the Scottish Inner Hebridean island of Jura, in Argyll and Bute. In 1971 it had a population of 113. The village is situated on the sheltered east coast of the island at the southern end of Small Isles Bay, on the Sound of Jura. Craighouse is situated 4 miles northeast of Caolas a‘ Phlotha.

Port Askaig

Village

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Port Askaig is a port village on the east coast of the island of Islay, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The village lies on the Sound of Islay across from Jura. Port Askaig is situated 4½ miles northwest of Caolas a‘ Phlotha.