Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally - Wee Guides to Scotland castles and mansions

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Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally

Goblinshead

130 Inveresk Rd
Musselburgh
EH21 7AY
SCOTLAND

A picturesque and much photographed ruin, Kilchurn Castle is a ruinous courtyard castle of the 15th century, consisting of a rectangular keep, which was extended with ranges of buildings in the 16th and 17th centuries. The lands originally belonged to the MacGregors, but were acquired by the Campbells of Glenorchy, who built the castle. The castle was strengthened and improved by Black Duncan of the Seven Castles, Sir Duncan Campbell, at the end of the 16th century. The Campbells withstood a two-day siege in 1654 by General Middleton, before he retreated before Monck's Cromwellian forces. Kilchurn was inhabited by the Campbells until 1740, when they moved to Taymouth. The castle was garrisoned by Hanoverian troops in 1745, but was ruinous by 1770. The castle was put into the care of the state in 1953, and has been consolidated and repaired. There are regular sailings from Loch Awe pier to Kilchurn by steamer - phone ferry company 01838 200400/200449.

Directions:	Off A85, 2 miles W of Dalmally, Argyll.
Ownership:	HS		Ord. Survey Map Ref:	NN 133276 50
Open:	Open April to September..
Key:	P Nearby	Click Here for explanation of Key and other abreviations

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