Ardlamont, that point that marks where the Kyles of Bute meets lower Loch Fyne and the Kilbrannan Sound has a reputation for stormy passages and strong currents. The picture above shows Arran from Ardlamont and the beauty of the vista is a further notable feature of the landscape. Ardlamont never did have a pier, Ardlamont House, the most important in the area, was conveniently served by Kames or Tighnabruaich. Ardlamont House itself was built around 1820 and was the home of Major General John Lamont. Its major claim to fame, however, came much later in 1893 when it was the scene of a celebrated murder on August 10th of that year. The trial took place in the High Court in Edinburgh before the Lord Justice-Clerk in December and lasted ten days. The prosecution was led by the Solicitor-General, Mr Alexander Asher, and the defence by the notable advocate, John Comrie Thomson. The Scotsman...