Kilmartin Castle
Somewhat ruined 16th century Z-plan tower house just to the north of the village of Kilmartin. Probably built by Neil Campbell, Rector of Kilmartin 1574-1627 and later Bishop of Argyll and then was later owned by the Campbells before falling into ruin.
Kilmartin Castle is a small formerly ruined 16th century Z-plan tower house. It consists of a main block of three storeys, with projecting round towers at opposite corners. A small stair-tower stands against one side of the main block. The walls are pierced by shot-holes, and the windows still have iron yetts.
The entrance leads to the vaulted basement which contains three chambers: one, the kitchen, linked by a passage. A turnpike stair leads to all floors in one of the round towers. The hall, with a large fireplace, was on the first floor of the main block and had an adjoining private chamber. There were more private rooms above the hall.
The castle was the residence of John Carswell, who moved to Carnasserie Castle when made Protestant Bishop of the Isles. It later became a property of the Campbells and has recently been restored and is now a private residence.
Opening Times
The castle is privately owned and is not open to the public.
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Cottages Nearby
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Long Walk Cottage, Kilmartin, sleeps 4
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The Farm House, nr Kilmartin - Sleeps 8
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The Factor's House, Kilmartin Glen - Sleeps 8-10
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Mrs Rowan's Cottage, nr Kilmartin - Sleeps 2-4
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Taigh Nam Broc, Loch Melfort - Sleeps 6-8
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Singing Heart Cottage near Lochgilphead - Sleeps 2-4
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Crinan Canal Cottage - sleeps 4
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Drover's Way Cottage near Loch Awe - Sleeps 4
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The Farmhouse on Loch Awe - Sleeps 8
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