Barcaldine Castle


Barcaldine Castle is a 17th-century tower house castle located at Barcaldine 9 miles north of Oban, Scotland.

History

The castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy between 1601 and 1609. In 1962, the castle was attacked during the massacre of Glencoe.
The castle fell into disrepair in the later 19th century, when Barcaldine House became the principal residence of the family. It was restored between 1897-1911. It was purchased in November 2009 for £1.265 million by David Whitehead, a textile businessman, It now operates as the Barcaldine Castle bed & breakfast hotel.

Description

The castle sits in about two-and-a-half acres of land. It has a bottle dungeon, two hidden passageways, and three reception rooms.
The castle offers a view on the Loch Creran and the Glen Coe mountains.
The castle is owned by David Whitehead.

Ghost

The ghost of Sir Duncan Campbell is said to have been spotted roaming Barcaldine searching for the man who murdered him.

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