Castles · Central Scotland
Achallader Castle
In or near Bridge of Orchy.
Achallader Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy · 5.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Achallader Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Bridge of Orchy, which is 5.3 km away. The postcode for the castle is PA36 4AG. Accessibility is limited, and entry details are not specified.
About
Achallader Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.5601°, -4.7317°.
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Heritage listing
Achallader Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Achaladair) is a ruined 16th-century tower house under the shadow of Beinn Achaladair, about 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Achallader Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Achaladair) is a ruined 16th-century tower house under the shadow of Beinn Achaladair, about 3.5 miles north of Bridge of Orchy, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
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Background
History
Achallader Castle was built near the northern end of Loch Tulla, close to the Bridge of Orchy, sometime in the 16th century and added to over the decades by various Clans; mainly the McHoughtons, of which Jimmy McHoughton is the youngest generation. It is accepted that the Fletcher's, known then as Macinleister "were the first to 'raise smoke and boil water' on the Braes of Glenorchy" although the MacGregors were also a ruling Clan of the area in the 15th century. Sir Duncan Campbell of Glen Orchy acquired the castle and surrounding lands through his treachery and betrayal of the Chief of the Mcinleisters in 1587. It is said that when the Fletchers owned Achallader, Sir Duncan Campbell -…
Description
The castle formerly rose to three storeys and a garret, well defended by shot-holes. Now only two walls, one with a trace of corbelling, remain, sheltering the farm buildings of Achallader Farm. It is protected as a scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 56.5601, -4.7317
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA36 4AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Bridge of Orchy — 5.3 km
- Official site
- thecastleguide.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4673443 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Achallader Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Achallader Farm Tower - geograph.org.uk - 55403.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Achallader Castle?
- Achallader Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA36 4AG).
- What is Achallader Castle?
- Achallader Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Achallader Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA36 4AG.
- Who owns Achallader Castle?
- Achallader Castle is owned by | open_to_public =.
- Is Achallader Castle a listed building?
- Achallader Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Achallader Castle charge admission?
- Achallader Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Achallader Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bridge of Orchy, about 5.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA36 4AG.