Dunoon
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Dunoon; is the main town on the Cowal peninsula in the south of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is on the west shore of the upper Firth of Clyde, to the south of the Holy Loch and to the north of Innellan. The Gantocks rocks lie off the coast at Dunoon.The history of Dunoon is dominated by two clans, Clan Lamont and Clan Campbell. Around the town there are trails for walking, running and mountain biking. Local wildlife includes red deer, red squirrels, and many species of birds. The largest annual event held in the town is the Cowal Highland Gathering. The Royal National Mòd has been held in the town seven times and in 2018 will again be held at Dunoon.HistoryDunoon castleVery little remains of the 12th-century Dunoon Castle. It eventually became a royal castle with the Earls of Argyll (Campbells) as hereditary keepers, paying a nominal rent of a single red rose to the sovereign. The castle was destroyed during the Argyll Rising, a rebellion in 1685 against James VII. Mary, Queen of Scots visited Dunoon Castle on 26 July 1563 and granted several charters during her visit.
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