Castle Stalker
Privately owned castle set in splendid isolation in the middle of a loch. Truly a fairytale castle. You expect a damsel in distress to appear at a window.
The castle was erected by the Stewarts of Appin at the behest of James V. By the early 17th century it was in Campbell ownership and in 1631 was reconstructed at the upper levels and re-roofed. In 1686 it was in Stewart hands again but was once more lost, this time in forfeiture for Jacobite allegiance. Roofless by 1840, it returned to the Stewarts in the 20th century and in 1965 a programme of restoration was started. There is an entrance at ground floor level leading to vaulted cellars but the principal approach to the tower is against the north-east wall by a powerfully sculptural forestair which was begun in the late 17th or early 18th century and was completed during repairs undertaken in 1909. This entrance leads to the lower hall. The oblong tower rises to a third floor gabled garret with parapet walks, a cone-roofed angle round and a gabled cap-house.
Opening Times
Visits by appointment only. Contact: Castle Stalker Loch Laich Appin Argyll PA38 Scotland
Contact Phone Number
01631 730354Websites to Visit
Related Clans
StewartTravel Directions to Castle Stalker
Travel Directions
Best viewed on the approach to Appin on the A828 Oban-Fort William road.
Visitor Attractions
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Oban Sea Life Centre
The Scottish SEA LIFE Sanctuary is set amidst the pine trees on the shores of picturesque Loch Creran, near Oban in Scotland. The Centre combines a spectacular aquarium with a busy rescue and rehabilitation facility for both common and grey seal pups. -
Glencoe Ski Centre
Situated in an area of outstanding natural beauty with stunning views of the iconic Buchaille Etive Mhor. Offers mountain biking, archery, orienteering, hill-walking, climbing, chairlift rides, photography, trail building, guided walks and home cooked food in the log cabin cafe, skiing, snowboarding, sledging and avalanche rescue training are available. 19 runs across 7 lifts catering for skiers and boarders of all levels, including the longest and steepest runs in Scotland.
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