Castles · Central Scotland
Wester Kames Castle
In or near Port Bannatyne.
Wester Kames 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
Wester Kames 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 Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 55.8666°, -5.0992°.
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Heritage listing
Wester Kames Castle is located near Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Dating from around 1700, the castle was rebuilt around 1900 from a ruined state.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wester Kames Castle is located near Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Dating from around 1700, the castle was rebuilt around 1900 from a ruined state.
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Background
History
The tower house of Wester Kames dates from around 1700, and was once the seat of the Spense family. By 1895 it formed part of the Marquess of Bute's estate, and only the ground floor was standing. The 3rd Marquess of Bute commissioned the architect Robert Weir Schultz to rebuild the tower in 1897. The junction of the original ruin and the 19th-century rebuilding is marked by a line of brickwork. Schultz' attention to detail delivered in a sympathetic restoration, resulting in a "convincing Baronial tower". The tower measures 25 by. It stands four storeys high, with a five-storey stair tower at the north-west. Wester Kames is a Category A listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8666, -5.0992
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA20 0QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
- Official site
- www.stravaiging.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q129446 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wester Kames Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Wester Kames Castle (35530661293).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wester Kames Castle?
- Wester Kames Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA20 0QW).
- What is Wester Kames Castle?
- Wester Kames Castle — castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Wester Kames Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA20 0QW.
- Is Wester Kames Castle a listed building?
- Wester Kames Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Wester Kames Castle charge admission?
- Wester Kames Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wester Kames Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA20 0QW. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.