Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Torrisdale Castle
In or near Saddell.
Torrisdale Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Torrisdale Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category B listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.5688°, -5.5013°.
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Heritage listing
Torrisdale Castle is a historic mansion residence, overlooking Torrisdale Bay, Argyll, south of Carradale, Kintyre, Scotland. The castle is situated at the edge of the village of Torrisdale. It is a category B listed building.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Official information
Torrisdale Castle is a historic estate offering a unique experience for visitors. Guests can explore the estate's grounds, enjoy activities such as guided walks, and participate in events like gin school, all while appreciating the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
From the Wikipedia article
Torrisdale Castle is a historic mansion residence, overlooking Torrisdale Bay, Argyll, south of Carradale, Kintyre, Scotland. The castle is situated at the edge of the village of Torrisdale. It is a category B listed building.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
The mansion was built in 1815, by General Keith Macalister, of Loup and Torrisdale in 1815. Designed by architect James Gillespie Graham, the mansion is castellated and consists of two storeys and a basement. Further extensions occurred in the 1900s. A number of lodges, cottages, houses and even an apartment within the castle are available as self-catering accommodation. An organic Tannery & gin distillery also run on the estate.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5688, -5.5013
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA28 6QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Phone
- 01583 431233
- Official site
- www.torrisdalecastle.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q7827157 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Torrisdale Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Torrisdale Castle. - geograph.org.uk - 553191.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torrisdale Castle?
- Torrisdale Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA28 6QT).
- What is Torrisdale Castle?
- Torrisdale Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Torrisdale Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA28 6QT.
- Is Torrisdale Castle a listed building?
- Torrisdale Castle is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does Torrisdale Castle charge admission?
- Torrisdale Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Torrisdale Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA28 6QT. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.