Auchindrain

Auchindrain is a preserved Highland farming township in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, with traditional longhouses, animal byres, and outbuildings arranged along a central path. The buildings come from different centuries and show how rural communities were organized and how people went about daily life.

The settlement grew over centuries as a communal farm where families shared land and worked together. This way of organizing the land was common across many Scottish Highland communities until major social changes in the 1700s.

The buildings show how families lived and worked together, with homes built directly adjoining animal byres under one roof. This arrangement reflects how closely connected people and livestock were in Highland farming life.

The site lies about six miles south of Inveraray and is most easily reached by car since the surrounding countryside is rural. Visitors should be prepared for uneven ground and changing weather, especially when exploring the buildings and fields.

The buildings come from different time periods and show how farming structures and living spaces changed over several generations. This makes it possible to see how construction methods and the way people lived evolved through time.

Location: Argyll and Bute

Location: Inveraray

GPS coordinates: 56.18027,-5.17398

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:07