All Castles & Historic Buildings in Argyll and Bute

The Dalriada Heritage Trail was created in 2010. It links Carnasserie Castle through Kilmartin Glen and the Moine Mhor National Nature Reserve to Dunadd Fort and on through ancient Atlantic oak woodlands to the Crinan Canal and Achnabreac cup and ring marked rocks. Free video trails can be downloaded here for fascinating insights along the way. The Trail can be Read more…

Skipness Castle stands on the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula, near the village of Skipness, just a short drive from Tarbert, Loch Fyne in the Heart of Argyll. The castle is a favourite among historical enthusiasts and families alike as you can explore inside the building and climb up a narrow staircase to the roof, where you’ll be treated Read more…

Castle Dounie is an Iron Age Fort on a high hilltop above Crinan. There are terrific views from here towards Jura and Mull. Nearby, along the shore from Crinan is Sailor’s Grave. The sailor died aboard his yacht of Cholera in the 19th century off Ardnoe Point. To reach Castle Dounie, follow the path across the beach at Crinan Harbour Read more…

Kilmory Knap Chapel was built in the early 1200s. By the late 1200s it was a dependency of the parish church of Knapdale at Keills. But judging by the early Christian carved stones found here, this was also the site of a much older church.  Within the chapel are nearly 40 carved stones dating from the early Christian period to Read more…

A small West Highland chapel. What sets it apart is what it contains: a sculptural feast of almost 40 carved stones, ranging in date from the 8th to the 16th century. Pre-eminent among them is the 8th-century Keills Cross. Keills Chapel is 6 miles south west of Tayvallich off the B8025 so why not make a day of it? Take Read more…

Inveraray Castle is the ancestral home of the Duke of Argyll, Chief of the Clan Campbell and the iconic, must-see visitor attraction on the West Coast of Scotland. Browse around our website to find out more about the Castle and it’s history and take a trip around our beautiful grounds & gardens. You’ll also find out what’s on at the Read more…

If you are on holiday or taking a short break in the Heart of Argyll, Carnasserie Castle is well worth a visit. Easily accessible from the A816, there is a large car park from where you walk up a farm track to access the castle grounds. Carnasserie Castle, which was built by reforming churchman John Carswell, has only ever been Read more…

One of the key attractions in Argyll and Bute on Scotland’s west coast, Kilmartin Museum re-opened in September 2023 following a period of vital redevelopment work. A custodian of the artefacts that come from Kilmartin Glen, one of Scotland’s richest prehistoric landscapes, the Museum houses a collection with a Nationally Significant status, offering visitors of all ages a fascinating insight Read more…

JAIL EXPERIENCE – No booking required. Open from 10am with last entry at 4pm, closes at 5pm. Come and experience one of the finest and best-preserved Jail and Courtroom complexes in the world.  Explore this unique collection of historic buildings brought to life by real characters from the Jail’s past.  Experience the true stories of what life was like for the Read more…