Why this matters
Rosneath Castle was built in the 13th century by the MacDougall clan, who were prominent lords in the region during the medieval period. It is remembered for its strategic location on the Kintyre Peninsula, controlling access to the Firth of Clyde and playing a role in local power struggles.
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Rosneath Castle as Castle (medieval). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
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