Castles · Central Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
In or near Lochawe.
Kilchurn Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Stuart Wilding — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Kilchurn Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the nearest railway station being Loch Awe, which is 0.9 km away. The postcode for the castle is PA33 1AF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Kilchurn Castle is a place of interest in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom — drawn from open-data sources for visitor reference. See the linked Wikipedia article for the full description.
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Official information
Kilchurn Castle is a historic fortress located on the shores of Loch Awe, known for its impressive five-storey tower and the oldest surviving barracks on the British mainland. Originally built in the mid-1400s, it served as a residence for the Campbells of Glenorchy and later as a garrison stronghold until its abandonment in the late 1700s.
From the Wikipedia article
Kilchurn Castle () 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. After the Campbells became Earls of Breadalbane and moved to Taymouth Castle, Kilchurn fell out of use and was in ruins by 1770. It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public in summer.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The Campbells of Glenorchy were the most powerful cadet branch of the Clan Campbell, and over two centuries from the 1430s came to dominate the central Highlands. Kilchurn Castle, originally belonging to Clan Gregor, was lost to Colin Campbell around 1440. The building of several castles, of which the newer Kilchurn was the first, was a key part of their territorial expansion during this period. Sir Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy (died 1475), was a younger son of Duncan Campbell, 1st Lord Campbell, ancestor of the Earls of Argyll. Sir Colin was granted Glen Orchy and other lands by his father in 1432, and afterwards established Kilchurn around 1450. The first castle comprised the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.4037, -5.0274
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA33 1AF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 1450
- Nearest railway station
- Loch Awe — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.historicenvironment.scot
Sources
- wikidata: Q1741258 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilchurn Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
River Orchy
Forests & woodlands · 0.4 km
Kilchurn Castle
Archaeological sites · 0.8 km
Loch Awe railway station
Reservoirs & lochs · 0.9 km
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Dalmally Golf Course
Golf courses · 1.0 km
Loch Awe Hotel
Hotels · 1.0 km
St Conan's Tower
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Ben Cruachan Quarry Branch
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Lochawe
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Crannog
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
St Conan’s Kirk
Historic churches · 1.9 km
Caroline Agnes Campbell Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Nearby
📷 5Forests & woodlands · Central Scotland
River Orchy
River Orchy in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Central Scotland
Kilchurn Castle
Kilchurn Castle — a archaeological site in scotland highlands.
📷 4Reservoirs & lochs · Central Scotland
Loch Awe railway station
Loch Awe railway station in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial
Battle of the Pass of Brander Memorial — a memorial in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Golf courses · Central Scotland
Dalmally Golf Course
Dalmally Golf Course — golf course in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Where to eat & stay near Kilchurn Castle
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Hotel
Loch Awe Hotel — a hotel in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Loch Awe Holiday Park
Loch Awe Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
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📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Inveraray Hostel
Inveraray Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 3Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Ardbrecknish House
Ardbrecknish House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Drovers Inn
The Drovers Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilchurn Castle?
- Kilchurn Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA33 1AF).
- What is Kilchurn Castle?
- Kilchurn Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilchurn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PA33 1AF.
- When was Kilchurn Castle built?
- Built or established in 1450.
- Who owns Kilchurn Castle?
- Kilchurn Castle is owned by Historic Environment Scotland.
- Does Kilchurn Castle charge admission?
- Kilchurn Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kilchurn Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Loch Awe, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PA33 1AF.