Lochgilphead
Introduction
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Image: © Anne Burgess Taken: Unknown
Lochgilphead is a planned town, founded in 1790, which gained in importance after the completion of the nearby Crinan Canal in 1801. The buildings in the main streets are mostly from the late 18th and early 19th century, giving it a pleasing unity of appearance.