Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
In or near Lochawe.
Kilchurn Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
sylvia duckworth — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 1.6 km
About
Kilchurn Castle is a named archaeological site in scotland highlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Kilchurn Castle is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. This 15th-century structure is positioned on the banks of Loch Awe, known for its impressive ruins and historical significance. The castle was once a stronghold of the Campbell clan and is now a prominent example of medieval architecture in the region. Visitors can explore the remnants of its towers and walls, which offer insights into Scotland's feudal past.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4000, -5.0167
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 1.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2645688 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilchurn Castle?
- Kilchurn Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AJ).
- What is Kilchurn Castle?
- Kilchurn Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Kilchurn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AJ.
- How do I get to Kilchurn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AJ.