Scotland:  Dramatic Places - Historic Sites
By:  Brian C. Mack
Artist:  Karol K. Mack
 
                                                                                                                                                         
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KILCHURN
CASTLE

KILCHURN
CASTLE

Kilchurn Castle
SCOTLAND

Dates from:  1440
Associated Clans / Families:
MacGregor then Campbell

 

Located on a small island at the head of Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle dates to 1440.  In the years after 1500, Kilchurn became a key link in the chain of castles sustaining Campbell power in western Scotland.  The structure saw expansion through the 16^th century and three corner towers added in the late 17^th century.  Kilchurn was

besieged in 1654, abandoned by 1740, and lost its roof in 1745.  The paintings depicts a 2004 view.

Pictured:

TOP:

Kilchurn Castle   9" x 12" oil

BOTTOM:

Kilchurn Castle II  16" x 20" oil

An excerpt from the book Scotland:  Castles and Clans the Legends.

From:

 Keystones of the Realm

A Legend of Kilchurn Castle

. . .  Like a reverse puzzle, piece by piece, the scaffolding ins disassembled.  Per tradition, the master mason stands in the center of the recently completed basement.  He directs as each support is removed.  Life or death hangs on the quality of construction . . .

Kilchurn Castle II is included in the Highlands Map.

Map:

 Castles & Clans:
Scottish Highlands

                                            
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