Castles · Central Scotland
Kilmartin Castle
In or near Kilmartin.
Kilmartin Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
Bob Embleton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kilmartin 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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From the Wikipedia article
Kilmartin Castle is a 16th-century Z-plan castle at Kilmartin, Scotland. Kilmartin Castle is located in the historically significant Kilmartin Glen. The glen is also home to Kilmartin Museum.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1550, the castle was built for the Rector of Kilmartin, John Carswell, and was later owned by Clan Campbell. After 200 years as a ruin, the castle was restored and refurbished in the 1990's. The castle was then used as a second home. In 2019, Kilmartin Castle and grounds were renovated by Simon Hunt and Stephanie Burgon.
Description
Kilmartin castle is now available as a luxury self-catering accommodation, sleeping 10, and hosts a handful of small weddings each year.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 56.1356, -5.4847
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA31 8RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Established
- 2019
Sources
- wikidata: Q6408002 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kilmartin Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kilmartin Glen
Museums · 0.3 km
Kilmartin
Towns & cities · 0.3 km
Kilmartin Stones
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Kilmartin House Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Kilmartin Museum
Museums · 0.3 km
Kilmartin Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.3 km
Neil Campbell Tomb
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Ardscotnish
Vineyards · 0.3 km
Glebe Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.3 km
Glebe Cairn
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km
Kilmartin Churchyard
Cemeteries · 0.3 km
Nether Largie North Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.8 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kilmartin Castle?
- Kilmartin Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA31 8RQ).
- What is Kilmartin Castle?
- Kilmartin Castle in Scotland Islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kilmartin Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA31 8RQ.
- When was Kilmartin Castle built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Does Kilmartin Castle charge admission?
- Kilmartin Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kilmartin Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA31 8RQ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.