
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Old Inveraray Castle as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Old Inveraray Castle was built by the Campbell family, likely in the 13th or 14th century, as a stronghold of the Earls of Argyll. It is important as an early example of a medieval castle in the Inveraray area and as part of the historical seat of one of Scotland's most powerful noble families.
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Places near here
Campbell MonumentMonument · 194 yd
Inveraray Castle, GardenGarden (period Unassigned) · 216 yd
Inveraray Castle Estate, Aray BridgeRoad Bridge (18th Century), Wall (18th Century) · 308 yd
Inveraray CastleStanding Stone (prehistoric) · 371 yd
Inveraray Castle Estate, Cherry Park, House and Farm OfficesFarmhouse (18th Century) (1760) · 404 yd
Jessie and Margaret: Inveraray Pier, Upper Loch Fyne, Firth of ClydeSchooner (18th Century) · 873 yd
Loch ShiraBay · 901 yd
Inveraray JailMuseum · 996 yd
Dubh Loch, Glen ShiraCastle (medieval) · 1.4 mi
Am BuachailleMountain / peak · 2.7 mi
Dunderave CastleCastle (16th Century) · 2.9 mi
Creag DhubhMountain / peak · 3.6 miOther information
Photo: Rich Tea · CC BY-SA 2.0