What is recorded here
Ardfad Castle on Seil is a medieval ruin where human ambition still touches the rock. The island floats in western water, giving the castle a borderless reach. Stone and sea completed what human hands began.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Seil, Ardfad 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.
Seil, Ardfad Castle was built by the MacDougall clan in the 13th century and later held by the Campbell family. It is remembered for its strategic location on the Isle of Seil, reflecting the region's turbulent medieval history and clan rivalries.
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Places near here
Seil, Ardencaple HouseCountry House (18th Century) · 596 yd
Seil, CamuslaichFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 644 yd
Seil, ArdencapleEnclosure (period Unassigned)(possible) · 974 yd
Clachan BridgeEnclosure (period Unassigned), Farmstead (period Unassigned) · 1.0 mi
Meall a' ChàiseMountain / peak · 1.4 mi
Seil, Balvicar, CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.8 mi
Dùn MòrMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Easdale Folk MuseumMuseum · 2.4 mi
Norval: Rubha Sasunnaich, Insh Island, Firth of LornShip (19th Century) · 2.6 mi
Dubh SgeirIslet · 3.6 mi
Rubha SeanachHeadland · 4.3 mi