Ardgoil, Public estate in Argyll Forest Park, Scotland.
Ardgoil is an estate in Argyll Forest Park situated between Loch Long and Loch Goil, covering approximately 14,740 acres of forests, hills, and natural terrain. The land is crossed by maintained forest trails that pass through varied landscapes and elevations.
Politician Archibald Cameron Corbett purchased the land in 1905 and later donated it to the city of Glasgow for public use. This gift established the foundation for the estate's role as a publicly accessible natural area today.
The estate reflects traditional Scottish rural life, with sheep grazing visible across open pastures as you walk through the land. The three historic farms once formed the backbone of local farming activity, and their names remain tied to different areas you can still visit today.
The estate is accessible via marked forest trails with parking areas and information points throughout the property. Wear sturdy footwear and come prepared for wet conditions, as the terrain can be muddy and the weather changeable.
The donation came with a condition that the estate should not bear the donor's name. Instead, it was named Ardgoil, a name derived from local geography.
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