Bonawe Iron Furnace - Industrial Legacy
The huddle of buildings sloping towards Loch Etive may not proclaim 'major industrial site' yet here was enterprise on a huge scale in this corner of Scotland. Founded in 1753 the Iron Furnace was in business for more than a century and the site is the most complete charcoal-fired blast furnace anywhere in Britain. A partnership from Cumbria were seeking a suitable location to expand their operations. Having pinpointed Bonawe, they settled successful negotiations with the Cam