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1230 - Ardchattan
Priory was built on the north shore of Loch
Etive.
1308 - Ardchattan Priory was the venue for
the last Scottish Parliament held in Gaelic.
The remains of the Priory can be visited.
1500s - the Taynuilt Inn is built for
Coaches traveling the West Highlands.
1690 - a regular Ferry service began running
between Taynuilt and Bonawe across Loch
Etive.
1753 - the Bonawe Iron Furnace was
constructed about half of a mile north of
Taynuilt. The area had Vast Woodlands needed to
produce the Charcoal for Smelting Iron. The
Iron Ore was Shipped in from England. This
provided Work for the area at the Smelter
itself and about 600 Charcoal Burners
throughout the area.
1756 - the Furnace was so important, a
Military Road was constructed through Mountains
at the Pass of
Brander, and the Bridge of Awe
had to be constructed to reach the Furnace.
1781 - the Bonawe Iron Furnace produced
42,000 Cannonballs.
1885 - an Engraved Stone
Monument was erected by Taynuilt to
commemorate the death of Nelson at the 1885
Battle of
Trafalgar. This is said to be the first
Monument created in Nelson's honour.
1829 - Stonework from Killespickerill Church
was used to build Muckairn Parish Church in
Taynuilt. This Church has great views east to
Ben Cruachan Mountain.
1876 - the Bonawe Iron Furnace was closed.
It now serves as a Tourist Attraction run by
Historic Environment Scotland.
1880 - the Oban Railway
was completed with Trains then running between
Glasgow, Crianlarich, Taynuilt and Oban.
1900s - Steam Ferries running between
Taynuilt and Bonawe began carrying Cars and
Passengers.
1900s - Birch Brooms for use in Steel Mills
were made in the Taynuilt Woodlands.
1920 - Taynuilt War Memorial designed by Sir
Robert Lorimer was erected in the Village.
1966 - the Taynuilt to Bonawe Ferry across
Loch Etive stopped operating. The Connel Bridge 7
miles west at the mouth of Loch Etive was
converted from a Rail Bridge to Road Traffic
that year.
1987 - the scenic Taynuilt Golf club was
opened with 9 holes.
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