Castles · Central Scotland
Duart Castle
Also known as: Caisteal Dhubhairt
In or near Lochdon.
Duart Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Duart Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1201. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.4562°, -5.6549°.
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Heritage listing
Duart Castle, or Caisteal Dhubhairt in Scottish Gaelic, is a castle on the Isle of Mull, beside the Sound of Mull off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute. The castle dates back to the 13th century and is the seat of Clan MacLean. One source states that the castle was "brought back from ruin in 1911". The regimental colours of the WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Force 236th Battalion (New Brunswick Kilties), CEF are laid up in the Great Hall.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Medieval castle bought and restored by Sir Fitzroy Donald Maclean, the 26th Chief of the Clan MacLean, in the early twentieth century,
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Duart Castle, or Caisteal Dhubhairt in Scottish Gaelic, is a castle on the Isle of Mull, beside the Sound of Mull off the west coast of Scotland, within the council area of Argyll and Bute. The castle dates back to the 13th century and is the seat of Clan MacLean. One source states that the castle was "brought back from ruin in 1911". The regimental colours of the WW1 Canadian Expeditionary Force 236th Battalion (New Brunswick Kilties), CEF are laid up in the Great Hall.
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Background
History
Duart Castle was probably built by Clan MacDougall in the 13th century, and appears to have come into the hands of Clan MacLean in the following century. In 1350, Lachlan Lubanach Maclean of Duart, the 5th Clan Chief, married Mary Macdonald, daughter of John of Islay, Lord of the Isles, and Duart was part of her dowry. John of Islay's son, Donald Macdonald, Lord of the Isles, confirmed the castle by charter to the Macleans in 1390. In 1647, Duart Castle was attacked and laid siege to by the Argyll government troops of Clan Campbell, but they were defeated and driven off by the Royalist troops of Clan MacLean. In September 1653, a Cromwellian task force of six ships anchored off the castle,…
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- Coordinates
- 56.4562, -5.6549
- Postcode
- PA64 6AP
- Established
- 1201
- Official site
- www.duartcastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q1262718 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Duart Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Duart-Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Duart Castle?
- Duart Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA64 6AP).
- What is Duart Castle?
- Duart Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Duart Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA64 6AP.
- When was Duart Castle built?
- Built or established in 1201.
- Is Duart Castle a listed building?
- Duart Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Duart Castle charge admission?
- Duart Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Duart Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA64 6AP.