Kilchurn Castle (/ k əl ˈ x ʊər n /) [1] is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. 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.

Kilchurn Castle was a fortress, a comfortable residence and later a garrison stronghold, and contains the oldest surviving barracks on the British mainland. Its five-storey tower house dominates the complex, with a lower hall, courtyard and barracks below.

The castle’s dramatic situation – at the head of Loch Awe, with the peak of Ben Cruachan visible; one of the most photographed castles in Scotland. The inscription over the front door – acknowledging John Earl of Breadalbane (IEB) and his wife, Countess Mary Campbell (CMC) with …

2024年6月13日 · Nestled at the northeastern end of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, lies the captivating ruins of Kilchurn Castle. This once-mighty stronghold has witnessed centuries of Scottish history, from the rise of the powerful Campbells of Glenorchy to …

Read a history of Kilchurn Castle, built by the Campbells of Glenorchy and used as a garrison stronghold during the second Jacobite Rising.

2023年11月22日 · There are few castles in Scotland as picturesque as Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe. It’s right at the top of Scotland’s most Instagrammable spots, but that’s not the only thing you should visit for. The reason why Kilchurn Castle is one of …

A picturesque and much-photographed ruin on a peninsula (a former island) in Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle is a courtyard castle of the 15th century. It consists of a substantial rectangular tower of four storeys and a garret, which was extended with ranges of …

2019年10月24日 · Kilchurn Castle is a picturesque and historic ruin located at the northeastern end of Loch Awe in Argyll and Bute. With a backdrop of stunning Highland scenery and the loch itself, the castle is one of the most photographed in Scotland and is a quintessential image of the Scottish Highlands.

Historic Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe, was built in the 15th century by Clan Campbell, and is one of the most picturesque castles in Scotland. History, architecture, photos, and nearby historic places to see.

Kilchurn Castle evolved in a slightly different way. It was built in about 1450 by Sir Colin Campbell, first Lord of Glenorchy, and it started life as a five storey tower house with a courtyard defended by an outer wall.