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Argyll & Bute Castles & Stately Homes
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Castle Stalker
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This spectacular mid 16th century tower of the Stewarts of Appin stands on a small rocky island 100 yards off shore. Derelict from the 18th century, it was recently restored.
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Address:
Loch Laich
, Portnacroish, Argyll
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Kilchurn Castle (HS)
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A square tower built c1450, much enlarged in 1693 incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. Spectacular location on a narrow spit of land at the head of Loch Awe.
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Address:
Near Dalmally, Argyll
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Rothesay Castle (HS)
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A remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. A favourite residence of Stewart Kings.
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Address:
Castlehill Street
, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA
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Mount Stuart House and Gardens
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One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of stunning woodlands. Superb gardens including the recently restored kitchen garden, an historic rock garden and a Victorian pinetum.
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Address:
Mount Stuart Drive
, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA20 9LR
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Skipness Castle (HS)
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This outstanding castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent tower, courtyard, wall, and gatehouse with portcullis chamber have survived virtually intact.
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Address:
Skipness, Argyll, PA29
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Carnasserie Castle (HS)
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This handsome tower-house, with rich architectural details, was built between 1560 and 1570 for Bishop John Carsewell. In 1567 he published a Gaelic translation of Knox's Liturgy, the first book to be printed in Gaelic.
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Address:
Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31
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Castle Sween (HS)
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One of the earliest castles in Scotland, started 12th century, with later towers built in addition to now vanished wooden structures.
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Address:
Near Tarbert
, Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
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Inveraray Castle
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Headquarters of Clan Campbell since early 15th century, rebuilt in 18th century. Fine furniture and paintings.
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Address:
Inveraray, PA32 8XE
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Dunstaffnage Castle (HS)
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A very fine 13th century castle, built on a rock. Nearby are the ruins of a chapel with beautiful architectural detailing.
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Address:
By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ
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Torosay Castle and Gardens
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Enjoy a variety of types of garden including formal, woodland, alpine, rock and bog and Japanese. Browse through family scrapbook and memorabilia in the castle.
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Address:
Craignure, Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY
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Duart Castle
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Home of chief of Clan MacLean. Dungeons, exhibitions and clan history in the 13th century keep. Tearoom, shop. Free car park and grounds.
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Address:
Craignure, Isle of Mull, PH64 6AP
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