All Castles & Historic Buildings in Lochgilphead

From the gentle lap of an incoming tide as it fills a rock pool to the crashing surf of the Atlantic on lonely shores. From the silent beauty of a glen steeped in history to rugged hilltops with spectacular views from east to west. From sea to summit Argyll is steeped in history, ancient culture, fascinating geology and a wealth Read more…

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…

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…

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…