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Skipness Castle

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Skipness Castle

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    1. Tarbert, Skipness Castle and Portavadie loop

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    November 30, 2022

    Skipness castle is a square courtyard castle built in the early 13th century by the MacSween family. It was used as a stronghold against the vikings. The Macdonald Lord of the Isles held the castle until 1493 and it went to the Forresters. In 1499 it was turned over to The Campbell Earl of Argyll. The castle was abandoned in the 17th century. There is a chapel dedicated to Saint Brendan to the southeast of the castle. The castle is said to be haunted by the Green Lady of Skipness Castle. Rather than causing fear in the residents, the ghost was held in high regard as protector of the castle for hundreds of years.

    The castle is free to visit at all times of the year. However the tower is open from April 1st to 30th September between 0930-1730. For more information, visit: historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/skipness-castle-and-chapel. To visit the castle head down the lane coming off of the road where this highlight is located.

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      Location: Tarbert And Skipness, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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