Castles · Scottish Highlands
Mingary Castle
Also known as: Caisteal Mhìogharraidh
Mingary Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Mingary Castle is located in the Scottish Highlands, with the postcode PH36 4LJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Mingary Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 56.6927°, -6.0802°.
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Heritage listing
Mingary Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Mhìogharraidh), also known as Mingarry Castle, is a castle situated one mile (1.5 kilometres) southeast of the small village of Kilchoan in Lochaber, Scotland. Nestled on ridge of rock overlooking the sea, it was considered a strategically important site in terms of communication with overseas areas and as an entranceway to the Sound of Mull. Mingary is roughly hexagonal in shape with nine-foot-thick walls, thicker on the seaward side.
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Official information
Mingary Castle is a historic site located on the Ardnamurchan Estate, showcasing a blend of luxurious Georgian style and ancient history. Visitors can explore the castle's rich past, which includes tales of Vikings and royal sieges, while enjoying the stunning natural surroundings.
From the Wikipedia article
Mingary Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Mhìogharraidh), also known as Mingarry Castle, is a castle situated one mile (1.5 kilometres) southeast of the small village of Kilchoan in Lochaber, Scotland. Nestled on ridge of rock overlooking the sea, it was considered a strategically important site in terms of communication with overseas areas and as an entranceway to the Sound of Mull. Mingary is roughly hexagonal in shape with nine-foot-thick walls, thicker on the seaward side. The remains of the castle are protected as a category A listed building.
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Background
History
Mingary Castle dates to either the thirteenth- or fourteenth century. It could have been originally constructed by either the MacDougalls or the MacDonalds of Ardnamurchan (also known as the MacIains of Ardnamurchan). In 1515 the castle was besieged by the Clan MacDonald of Lochalsh and again two years later when they finally took the castle. In 1588 the chief of the MacLeans of Duart resided there after capturing the chief of the MacDonalds of Ardnamurchan. In 1588, one of the ships of the Spanish Armada, named the San Juan de Sicilia, landed on Mull and MacLean of Duart used troops from the ship to aid him in his warring against the MacDonalds of Clanranald and the MacIans of…
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- Coordinates
- 56.6927, -6.0802
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- PH36 4LJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- 01972 614380
- Opening
- Wednesday-Sunday, 1st April to 1st November 2026; closed Monday and Tuesday
- Official site
- mingarycastle.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q1712207 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mingary Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mingary aerial view SW.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Kilchoan
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Ardnamurchan Parish Church of Scotland, Kilchoan
Historic churches · 1.6 km
Glas Bheinn
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
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Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Kilchoan War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.8 km
Kilchoan, Old Parish Church
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Kilchoan
Villages · 2.1 km
Kilchoan Bay
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Campsites · 2.5 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mingary Castle?
- Mingary Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH36 4LJ).
- What is Mingary Castle?
- Mingary Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Mingary Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PH36 4LJ.
- Is Mingary Castle a listed building?
- Mingary Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Mingary Castle charge admission?
- Mingary Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mingary Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH36 4LJ. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.