Argyll & Bute: A Land of Castles
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Argyll & Bute is renowned for its rich history, and a significant part of that heritage is embodied in its impressive collection of castles. <\/p>\n\n\n
From imposing fortresses to romantic ruins, these structures offer a fascinating glimpse into the region’s past, the people, the politics, and our enduring built heritage
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To help you explore the captivating history of Argyll and the Isles, we’ve created a digital map. Simply visit the Map Page<\/span><\/a> and deselect the layers for Canmore, Archives, and other sites. This will display the locations of the castles on the ancient map layer, this does not include all the castles on this page. It will be updated in the future. This page will grow to provide a brief overview of over 70 of our Argyll and Isles castles, with links inviting you to delve deeper into their intriguing histories. We would love your help to add details of each castle. Have we missed any ? Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Perched on a rocky outcrop near Carradale, Airds Castle offers stunning views across the Kintyre Peninsula towards the Isle of Arran. This ruined 15th-century castle, likely the “Ardcadane” mentioned in a 1498 charter, was once held by the Macdonalds and later by the Crown. Now only scattered remains are left. Lorem Ipsum has been the industry’s standard dummy text ever since the 1500s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n Ardmaddy Castle stands as a testament to centuries of history. Originally constructed by the MacDougall’s of Raera in the 15th century, the castle later became part of the vast Campbell estates. This period saw the castle play a significant role in the Jacobite Rising of 1745, with one of its rooms serving as a temporary prison for captured rebels. The castle and its associated outbuildings occupy a prominent position on a mound overlooking the sea, providing commanding views of the surrounding coastline. The Earls of Breadalbane held ownership of the estate until the early 20th century, after which it was sold off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nArdtornish Castle, Morvern, Lorn
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore The CASTLES of Argyll and the Isles <\/h1>\n\n\n\nStanding in the shadow of Beinn Achaladair, Achallader Castle is a ruined 16th-century tower house roughly 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy. Its Gaelic name translates to “field of hard water”. Built by Angus Macinleister, the castle saw additions by Sir Duncan Campbell of Glen Orchy around 1600. The tower formerly rose to three storeys with a garret, but today only two walls remain. Despite its diminished state, Achallader Castle holds a place in history, having been a meeting point for Highland chiefs in 1691
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Lismore, Lorn\n\nAchaduin is believed to date from the 13th century and enjoys a commanding position guarding the entrances to Loch Linnhe and the Sound of Mull. Originally a MacDougall fortified manor, it was later granted to the Bishops of Argyll. While the bishops later relocated to Saddell Castle, Achadun remained an important property, with the Macdonalds and Campbells serving as custodians. Today, only ruins of this once significant courtyard castle remain.
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\nArdencaple Castle boasts a rich history dating back to 1296 when King Edward I accepted the fealty of Maurice\/Murdoch of Ardencaple. A significant tower house stood here in the late 16th century, as depicted by Timothy Pont. While the estate underwent various ownership changes and renovations over the centuries, including periods under the ownership of the Duke of Argyll and the Navy, much of the castle was unfortunately demolished in the 1950s to make way for naval housing for nearby Faslane. Today, only a tall square tower remains, serving as a navigational aid for ships on the Firth of Clyde.\n\n\n\n\nArdlamont Castle. Cowal <\/span>\n\n\nArdlamont Castle, located in Argyll, holds a significant place in the history of the Clan Lamont. Following the destruction of their other castles, the Lamonts of Inveryne made Ardlamont their main seat around the 17th century. While the current house dates from the 19th century, it stands on the site of the original castle. Ardlamont is sadly infamous for the “Ardlamont Murder” of 1893, a tragic event that took place while the estate was rented out.\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\nArdpatrick Castle South Knapdale
\n\n\n\n\nAros Castle, Mull, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAscog Castle, Bute
\n\n\n\n\nAuchenbreck Castle
\n\n\n\n\nBarcaldine Castle, Benderloch, Lorn
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\n\n\n\n\nCalgary Castle, Mull, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nCarnassarie Castle, Kilmartin, Knapdale
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCarrick Castle, Lochgoilhead, Cowal\n\n\n\n\nClaig Castle, Jura
\n\n\n\n\nCraignish Castle,
Ardfern, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCoeffin Castle,
Lismore, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nCaisteal nan Con, Morvern, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nCastle Dounie,
Crinan, Knapdale\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuart Castle,
Mull, Lorn\n\n\n\n\nDunderave Castle,
\n\n\n\n\nDunollie Castle,
Oban, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDunoon Castle,
Dunoon, Cowal
\n\n\n\n\nDunstaffnage Castle
Oban, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nDuntrune Castle,
Crinan, Knapdale
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDunyvaig Castle,
Islay
\n\n\n\n\nFincharn Castle
Lochawe, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nFinlaggan Castle,
Islay
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFraoch Eilean,
Lochawe, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nGlengorm Castle
Mull, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nGorm Castle,
Islay
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGylen Castle,
Kerrera, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nHeylipol Castel
Tiree, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nInnes Chonnel Castle,
Lochawe, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInverary Castle,
Mid Argyll
\n\n\n\n\nKames Castle
Port Bannatyne, Bute
\n\n\n\n\nWester Kames Castle,
Port Bannatyne, Bute
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKilberry Castle,
Knapdale
\n\n\n\n\nKilchrist Castle
Campbeltown, Kintyre
\n\n\n\n\nKilchurn Castle,
Glenorchy, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKilkerran Castle,
\n\n\n\n\nKilmahew Castle
Cardross
\n\n\n\n\nKilmartin Castle,
Knapdale
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKilmory Castle,
Bute
\n\n\n\n\nKilmory Castle
Lochgilhead, Mid Argyll
\n\n\n\n\nKinlochaline Castle,
Morvern, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKnockamillie Castle,
Innellan
\n\n\n\n\nCastle Lachlan
Mid Argyll
\n\n\n\n\nOld Castle Lachlan,
Mid Argyll
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMinard Castle,
Mid Argyll
\n\n\n\n\nMuckairn Castle
Taynuilt, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nMoy Castle,
Mull, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRothesay Castle,
Bute
\n\n\n\n\nSaddell Castle
Carradale, Kintyre
\n\n\n\n\nShuna Castle,
Appin, Lorn
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Kintyre
\n\n\n\n\nCastle Stalker
Appin, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nStonefield Castle,
Tarbert, Kintyre
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTorosay Castle,
Mull, Lorn
\n\n\n\n\nTorrisdale Castle
Campbeltown, Kintyre
\n\n\n\n\nCastle Toward,
Cowal
\n\n\n\n\n\n\nToward Castle,
Dunoon, Cowal
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