Tain
Tain is a Town in the county of Highland.
Tain postcode: IV19 1AB
There are great places to visit near Tain including some great towns, mountains and lakes.
Towns to visit near Tain include Fort William.
Ben Nevis (Beinn Nibheis) is one of Tain's best, nearby mountains to visit in Tain.
Places near Tain feature a number of interesting lakes including Loch Linnhe.
Tain History
There are some historic monuments around Tain:
Places to see near Tain
History of Tain
The early Duthac Chapel was the centre of a sanctuary. Fugitives were by tradition given sanctuary in several square miles marked by boundary stones. During the First War of Scottish Independence, Robert the Bruce sent his wife and daughter to the sanctuary for safety. The sanctuary was violated and they were captured by forces loyal to William II, Earl of Ross who handed them over to Edward I of England The women were taken to England and kept prisoner for several years.
