Auchindrain

Auchindrain (Gaelic: Achadh to Droighinn ) is an abandoned agricultural settlement. She was lying in a sparsely populated region of the Scottish Unitary Authority Argyll and Bute. Auchindrain was located not far from the sea inlet of Loch Fyne between the towns of Inveraray and Furnace at today's A83, which connects Kintyre with the Central Belt. 1971 Auchindrain was initially included in the Scottish lists of monuments in the B category. Due to its high cultural significance, it was promoted in the highest category A in 1995.

History

Auchindrain first time was mentioned in a document dating from the early 16th century. It is likely, however, that the settlement is older. In 1776 the Duke of Argyll Auchindrain added his possession. In the years 1790-1840 there was a modernization and restructuring, in the course of which the mud huts were replaced by more modern stone houses. Despite the improved settlement structure and building fabric Auchindrain remained a simple rural settlement. For this reason, the Duke of Argyll Auchindrain selected as one of two " primitive villages " of which he presented to the Queen in 1875 during a visit. After the departure of most of the residents who lived from 1937 only one person in Auchindrain. Since 1963, the town is deserted.

Auchindrain Township Open Air Museum

Opened in 1975, the Icelandic presenter Magnus Magnusson Auchindrain as an open air museum. The restored buildings documenting the construction of a traditional rural settlements in Scotland and thus show the usual settlement construction and the living conditions in Scotland until the 19th century. Due to its exceptional preservation degree Auchindrain is considered most valuable preserved museum dedicated to the documentation of historical settlements in Scotland.