Castles · Central Scotland
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel
In or near Garelochhead.
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead · 1.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel are located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode G84 0EH. The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, which is 1.1 km away. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.0722°, -4.8139°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Faslane Castle and Shandon Castle were two mediaeval Scottish castles which once stood near the shores of the Gareloch, in Dunbartonshire, between the locations which later became the village of Garelochhead and town of Helensburgh. In the 19th century, the castles were thought to have dated back to the Middle Ages. At that time period, they were situated in within the mormaerdom of Lennox, which was controlled by the mormaers of Lennox. Today nothing remains of Faslane Castle; though in the 19th century certain ruins of Shandon Castle were said to have still existed. Near the site of Faslane Castle sits the ruinous St Michael's Chapel, which has also been thought to date to the Middle Ages.
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- Coordinates
- 56.0722, -4.8139
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- G84 0EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Garelochhead — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5436824 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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HMNB Clyde
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Marinas · 0.9 km
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Piers · 0.9 km
Faslane Bay
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Shandon railway station
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Shandon Motte
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Shandon
Reservoirs & lochs · 2.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel?
- Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode G84 0EH).
- What is Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel?
- Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode G84 0EH.
- Does Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel charge admission?
- Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Faslane Castle, Shandon Castle, and St Michael's Chapel?
- The nearest railway station is Garelochhead, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode G84 0EH.