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Duart Castle
Duart Castle

Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP

Home of chief of Clan MacLean. Dungeons, exhibitions and clan history in the 13th century keep. Tearoom, shop. Free car...

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Mount Stuart House and Gardens
Mount Stuart House and Gardens

Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR

One of Britains most spectacular Victorian Gothic houses, with 300 acres of landscaped gardens. Guided tours.

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Castle Sween © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
Castle Sween (HS)

Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8

One of the earliest castles in Scotland, started 12th century, with later towers built in addition to now vanished wooden...

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  • Kilchurn Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Kilchurn Castle (HS)

    Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    A square tower built c1450, much enlarged in 1693 incorporating the first purpose built barracks in Scotland. Spectacular...

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  • Inverary Castle
    Inveraray Castle

    Inveraray, PA32 8XE

    Headquarters of Clan Campbell since early 15th century, rebuilt in 18th century. Fine furniture and paintings.

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    Rothesay Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Rothesay Castle (HS)

    Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA

    A remarkable 13th century castle of enclosure, circular in plan, with a 16th century fore-work. A favourite residence of...

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    Torosay Castle
    Torosay Castle

    Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY

    Enjoy a variety of types of garden including formal, woodland, alpine, rock and bog and Japanese. Browse through family...

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    Carnasserie Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Carnasserie Castle (HS)

    Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31

    This handsome tower-house, with rich architectural details, was built between 1560 and 1570 for Bishop John Carsewell. In...

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  • Ardkinglas House
    Ardkinglas House

    Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG

    The present house at Ardkinglas was completed in the autumn of 1907 after a miraculously short construction period.

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  • Dunstaffnage Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Dunstaffnage Castle (HS)

    By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ

    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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    Castle Stalker
    Castle Stalker

    Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK

    This spectacular mid 16th century tower of the Stewarts of Appin stands on a small rocky island 100 yards off shore....

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  • Skipness Castle © Crown Copyright Historic Scotland. www.historicscotlandimages.gov.uk
    Skipness Castle (HS)

    Skipness, Argyll, PA29

    This outstanding castle was built between the 13th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent tower, courtyard, wall, and...

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  • 1 Duart Castle Isle of Mull, Argyll, PA64 6AP 4 stars
    2 Mount Stuart House and Gardens Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9LR 4 stars
    3 Castle Sween (HS) Kintyre, Argyll, PA31 8
    4 Kilchurn Castle (HS) Near Dalmally, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    5 Inveraray Castle Inveraray, PA32 8XE 4 stars
    6 Rothesay Castle (HS) Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 0DA 4 stars
    7 Torosay Castle Isle of Bute, Argyll, PA65 6AY 3 stars
    8 Carnasserie Castle (HS) Kilmartin, Argyll, PA31
    9 Ardkinglas House Cairndow, Argyll, PA26 8BG
    10 Dunstaffnage Castle (HS) By Dunbeg, Near Oban, Argyll, PA37 1PZ 4 stars
    11 Castle Stalker Portnacroish, Argyll, Scotland, UK
    12 Skipness Castle (HS) Skipness, Argyll, PA29

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