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Ford House is located in the village of Ford: this is an area of Argyll rich in prehistoric sites and scenic landscapes.
Kilmartin Glen is possibly one of the most important Neolithic centers in Europe: it would be impossible to list here all of the sites (it is said there are about 300 archaeological sites in this area!) but the following should not be missed:
- Museum of Ancient Culture, Kilmartin
- Dunadd Fort
- Temple Wood stone circle
- Nether Largie cairns and standing stones
The nature reserve of Moine Mhòr is a birdwatchers paradise! This ancient bog is home to hen harriers, curlews, whinchats, stonechats and warblers, as well as roe deer and otters.
Kilmartin Glen is delimited along its southern edge by the blue ribbon of the Crinan Canal. At Crinan itself the scenery is at its most beautiful, with the colourful canal basin and magnificent view across Loch Crinan and the Sound of Jura. Knapdale Forest, extending immediately south of Crinan and the canal, provides some of the finest walking routes in Argyll.
 North East of Ford lies Loch Awe 'country'. At 25 miles long, Loch Awe is Scotland's longest inland loch and probably the most famous for fishing. The surrounding forests and glens are excellent for walking and wildlife spotting: deer, red squirrels, woodpeckers and ospreys are commonly seen. If you're lucky you may even catch a glimpse of an eagle or a capercaillie!
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