Kilchurn Castle in Scotland

Because born and bred within a Fort with around 5oo dwellings, landscape for games and sea for swimming and games, castles and forts have always fascinated me … Michael Roberts

Kilchurn Castle

Location in Argyll and Bute

Location in Argyll and Bute
Kilchurn Castle
Location in Argyll and Bute
56°24′13″N 5°1′44″WCoordinates56°24′13″N 5°1′44″W
Fate Renovated frequently, destroyed by lightning

Kilchurn Castle is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and ButeScotland. It was first constructed in the mid-15th century as the base of the Campbells of Glenorchy, who extended both the castle and their territory in the area over the next 150 years. After the Campbells became Earls of Breadalbane and moved to Taymouth Castle, Kilchurn fell out of use and was in ruins by 1770. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public in summer.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kilchurn_Castle

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One response to “Kilchurn Castle in Scotland

  1. Dickie Bird

    magnificient sight.

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