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Bute, Ascog Castle

Castle (medieval)

Why this matters

Ascog Castle on Bute was likely built in the 13th or 14th century by a local noble family, possibly the MacDuffs or Campbells, and held by various Scottish clans over the medieval period. It is remembered for its strategic position on the Isle of Bute, reflecting the island's contested history and its role in the broader power struggles of western Scotland.

What is recorded here

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Bute, Ascog Castle as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 100m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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