Ardchattan Priory

[2] In 1308, Robert the Bruce's campaign in the area included holding a council of local chiefs at the Priory, which is believed to have been the last Gaelic-speaking parliament in Scotland.

The Priory passed into the hands of Clan Campbell in the 16th century who converted the south range of the conventual buildings into a private dwelling house, and the choir and transepts of the church were used for parochial worship.

[4] The Priory structure, the burial ground and the carved stones have been collectively designated a scheduled ancient monument by Historic Environment Scotland.

[5] The monks would have had a garden for practical purposes,[6] but the fine site, with views over Loch Etvie, Ben Cruachan and the hills of Mull, was recognised and developed with the house in the early 17th century, the date of some of the oldest trees on the estate.

A wild flower meadow planted under a variety of sorbus trees is a more recent addition.

[9] The priory's yew trees (Taxus baccata) were allegedly inspected by Robert the Bruce and cut to make at least some of the longbows used at the Battle of Bannockburn.