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Castles and Gardens in Moidart, Ardnamurchan, Morvern, Arisaig and Mallaig

1

Kinloch Castle

 (Isle of Rum)
Kinloch Castle Isle fo Rum

Kinloch Castle, on the Isle of Rum, is a turreted, two storey castle, with an arcaded veranda, built by the wealthy Lancashire industrialist George Bullough in 1897

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/the-small-isles/history/kinloch-castle

2

Mingary Castle

 (Ardnamurchan)
Mingary Castle - the former stronghold of the MacIans

Mingary Castle, former stronghold of the MacIans of Ardnamurchan, is a medieval castle strategically located on a rocky promontory near Kilchoan, on the Ardnamuchan peninsula.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/history/mingary-castle

3

Caisteal nan Con

 (Morvern)
Caisteal Nan Con overlooking the Sound of Mull

Caisteal Nan Con, The Castle of the Hounds, is 17 century three-storeyed hall house that stands in a commanding position on a rocky promontory overlooking the Sound of Mull.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/history/caisteal-nan-con

4

Glenborrodale Castle Gardens

 (Ardnamurchan)
Glenborrodale Castle and Gardens

A very impressive and architecturally ornate castle surrounded by some lovely gardens, supporting a fine collection of rhododendrons. The gardens are currently closed to the public.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/attractions/glenborrodale-castle-gardens

5

Glenborrodale Nursery

 (Ardnamurchan)
Glenborrodale Nursery

Be sure to stop off at Glenborrodale Nursery when you take the scenic road to Ardnamurchan Point. This lovely hillside nursery and garden on the shores of Loch Sunart showcases a range of plants, including azaleas and rhododendron, euphorbias, roses, primulas, hostas, asters, astilbes and...

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/attractions/glenborrodale-nursery

6

Larachmhor Gardens

 (Morar and Arisaig)
Mountain Ribbonwood in early July

Larachmor Gardens are a celebration of shapes, textures and scents, and are a real treat for the botanist, gardener and artist alike.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/mallaig-glenfinnan/attractions/larachmhor-gardens

7

Castle Tioram

 (Moidart)
Castle Tioram

Castle Tioram, an ancient seat of the Clanranalds, is on the rocky tidal island of Eilean Tioram at the confluence of Loch Moidart and the River Shiel in Moidart.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/history/castle-tioram

8

Roshven House Gardens

 (Moidart)
Roshven House Gardens

Roshven House, situated on the shores of Loch Ailort in Moidart is a historic house surrounded by over 30 acres of grounds. The gardens are open for one day a year through Scotland's Gardens open garden scheme, raising money for a range of local and national charities.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/attractions/roshven-house-gardens

9

Ardtornish Castle

 (Morvern)
Ardtornish Castle- exterior view from Morvern

Ardtornish Castle sited on a headland jutting into the Sound of Mull approximately 2km SE of Lochaline, Morvern. The castle served as a residence and strong hold for the Lords of the Isles (chiefs of the Clan Donald) in 14th and 15th centuries.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/history/ardtornish-castle

10

Ardtornish Gardens

 (Morvern)
Rhododendron Cornish Cross

Ardtornish Garden is a lovely garden in a stunning setting with magnificent views over Loch Aline and The Sound of Mull.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/attractions/ardtornish-gardens

11

Kinloch Castle

 (Isle of Rum)
Kinloch Castle Isle fo Rum

Kinloch Castle, on the Isle of Rum, is a turreted, two storey castle, with an arcaded veranda, built by the wealthy Lancashire industrialist George Bullough in 1897

Read more

Source: www.wildlochaber.com/the-small-isles/history/kinloch-castle

12

Ard Daraich Gardens

 (Ardgour)
Rhododendron Pink Gin in mid May

Seven acre hill garden in Ardgour on the shores of Loch Linnhe with a fine collection of rhododendrons, camelias, acer and sorbus in a spectacular setting.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/ardnamurchan/attractions/ard-daraich-gardens

13

Old Inverlochy Castle

 (Fort William)
Old Inverlochy Castle- outer gate

Old Inverlochy Castle, on the banks of the River Lochy, is an impressive ruin that bears testament to the former power of ancient families, kingly ambition and clan rivalries.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/history/old-inverlochy-castle

14

Old Inverlochy Castle

 (Fort William)
Old Inverlochy Castle- outer gate

Old Inverlochy Castle, on the banks of the River Lochy, is an impressive ruin that bears testament to the former power of ancient families, kingly ambition and clan rivalries.

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Source: www.wildlochaber.com/fort-william/history/old-inverlochy-castle

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