Kinlochaline Castle

Highland, United Kingdom

Kinlochaline Castle is a 12th-century Scottish castle located at the head of Loch Aline, positioned strategically for coastal defence. Four stories tall, 43 by 34 feet, with walls that are 10 feet thick blocks of rare sandstone. The castle was burned in 1644, when it was besieged by Alasdair Mac Colla during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. The castle was attacked by the Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll in 1679, during a feud. Kinlochaline was abandoned about 1690.

Re-construction in the late 1990s was overseen by Historic Scotland. The castle is now a residence.

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Address

Highland, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 12th century
Category: Castles and fortifications in United Kingdom

More Information

en.wikipedia.org
macinnes.org

Rating

4.5/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Simon Murray (4 months ago)
Private residence, i was nearly in the front door, as very unclear on Google maps, says it's open 24hrs, and saying it's "not as busy as usual", both implying it allows visitors!!! And idiots saying there is no wait!!!

Cally Aitkenhead (16 months ago)
Very much amazing place to go absalouy loved it

Jake Heil (16 months ago)
It is a great castle that will belong to the MacInnes clan again soon enough. Must be nice living in a stolen asset.

Rhiannon Mitchell (16 months ago)
Unfortunately you cannot access this castle as it is privately owned.

Piggy Power (22 months ago)
Can't see up close, it's a private castle. Stunning scenery though. Well worth a visit to the area.

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