Kilchurn Castle
Built on a spur of land between
Loch Awe and the River Orchy.
Loch Awe and the River Orchy.
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All images are © 400photos.uk
This castle was a stronghold of the Campbells - later the Earls of Breadalbane - and was
initially built before 1450 and completed by 1475 or so. At that time it was on an island
between the River Orchy and the head of Loch Awe, but it's now a low-lying peninsula.
To access the castle from the generous car park use the path that loops round under the railway - bear right to the west. Access is free. The car park - off the A85 between Dalmally and Loch Awe Village - is now tarmacked and the signposts improved. Still no toilets. Wheelchair access is possible (if a little tricky) to the outside of the castle.
Sadly at the moment (spring 2026) the castle is closed off to visitors but when in better shape can be accessed internally and climbed to the top of the towers. Some of the internal woodwork and platforms show in these photos.
To access the castle from the generous car park use the path that loops round under the railway - bear right to the west. Access is free. The car park - off the A85 between Dalmally and Loch Awe Village - is now tarmacked and the signposts improved. Still no toilets. Wheelchair access is possible (if a little tricky) to the outside of the castle.
Sadly at the moment (spring 2026) the castle is closed off to visitors but when in better shape can be accessed internally and climbed to the top of the towers. Some of the internal woodwork and platforms show in these photos.
