Barcaldine Castle
| Barcaldine Castle | |
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Argyllshire | |
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 Barcaldine Castle | |
| Location | |
| Location: | 56°30’37"N, 5°24’4"W |
| Village: | Barcaldine |
| History | |
| Built 1601-9 Restored 1897-1911 | |
| Information | |
Barcaldine Castle is a 17th-century tower-house castle located at Barcaldine in Argyllshire, nine miles north of Oban. The castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell, of Glenorchy, between 1601 and 1609.[1] The castle fell into disrepair in the later 19th century, when Barcaldine House became the principal residence of the family. It was restored between 1897-1911 and now operates as the Barcaldine Castle bed & breakfast hotel.
Ghost
The ghost of Sir Duncan Campbell is said to have been spotted roaming Barcaldine searching for the man who murdered him.[2][3]
Current Use
Barcaldine Castle is now popular a luxury B&B hotel and wedding venue. [4]
References
- ↑ Francis H. Groome, editor (c. 1895). Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland. I. London: William Mackenzie. p. 128. http://www.geo.ed.ac.uk/scotgaz/features/featurehistory4666.html. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ↑ "Ten of Scotland's most haunted hotels - Arts". Scotsman.com. 2010-07-29. http://www.scotsman.com/17026/Ten-of-Scotland39s-most-haunted.6447864.jp. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ↑ "Scotland’s specters: Haunted castles, part 1 - Heritage". Scotsman.com. http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/heritage/scotland-s-specters-haunted-castles-part-1-1-2280035. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ↑ http://www.barcaldinecastle.co.uk
Outside links
- CANMORE Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland listing - Barcaldine Castle
- Barcaldine Castle bed & breakfast website
- Barcaldine Weddings website
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