Kilchurn Castle is a ruined 15th and 17th century structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
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Oct 13, 2024
I parked on the A819 layby and walked across the field for the view to the castle over the loch. Its a very boggy/wet field - if you get back to the car with dry feet you've done well! Nice view, o…Full review by Waddler
Aug 1, 2024
This is an ok ruin, which is currently not accessible. It's only possible to view it from a far, as well as some local sheep (and a rather nasty land owner).Full review by TheShis
Jul 20, 2024
Stopped in here when we hit a detour. Ample and free parking! A quick jaunt up to the castle, along a small path which probably isn’t suitable for wheelchair users, to take a few snaps of the derelic…Full review by BobbyBond007
Hi we will be visiting early March 2020 but states castle closed, can you still view the castle even when closed thanks
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Yes, you should still be able to park and walk to it. Even if you can't enter the building, you will be struck by the beautiful view and the stunning setting. Wear waterproof boots as can …
Yes, you should still be able to park and walk to it. Even if you can't enter the building, you will be struck by the beautiful view and the stunning setting. Wear waterproof boots as can be quite boggy in parts.
We are getting married near Kilchurn Castle in October 2020, would we be able to take pictures with the castle in the background? How close to th castle can we get? Also, if we wanted to get married at Kilchurn Castle do you know who we contact to make these arrangements? Many thanks
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If you are wanting any information about Weddings you will need permission from Historic Scotland. Contact them directly. In turn they will direct you to the landowner.
Hi! We've read that Kilchurn Castle is closed until further notice. Is this still in effect? We will be in the area the end of May and are planning a visit if it is open. If anyone has up-to-date information, please let me know. Thanks.
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Hi! The castle is closed which means you can't climb to the top of it, but don't let that stop you. You can walk round it and there are places you can see into the interior. It's still well worth …
Hi! The castle is closed which means you can't climb to the top of it, but don't let that stop you. You can walk round it and there are places you can see into the interior. It's still well worth a visit for its location, right on the loch, and for the views you get of it as you approach. Hope you enjoy your visit to the area and that you do go and visit it.
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