Barcaldine Castle

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Barcaldine Castle
Barcaldine Castle
Site information
Site history
Built 1601-9
Restored 1897-1911
Built by Duncan Campbell

Barcaldine Castle is a 17th-century tower house castle located at Barcaldine near Oban, Scotland. The castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell, of Glenorchy, between 1601 and 1609.[1] The castle fell into desrepair in the later 19th century, when Barcaldine House became the principal residence of the family. It was restored between 1897-1911 and now operates as a hotel.

Ghost

The ghost of Sir Duncan Campbell is said to have been spotted roaming Barcaldine searching for the man who murdered him.[2][3]

Citations

  1. ↑ Francis H. Groome, editor (c. 1895). Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland I. London: William Mackenzie. p. 128. Retrieved 2010-06-06. 
  2. ↑ "Ten of Scotland's most haunted hotels - Arts". Scotsman.com. 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2012-05-07. 
  3. ↑ "Scotland’s specters: Haunted castles, part 1 - Heritage". Scotsman.com. Retrieved 2012-05-07. 

References

  • CANMORE Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland listing - Barcaldine Castle
  • Barcaldine Castle website
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