Barcaldine Castle
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| Coordinates | 56°30′37″N 5°24′04″W / 56.510356°N 5.401184°W |
| 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 disrepair 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
- ↑ Francis H. Groome, editor (c. 1895). Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland I. London: William Mackenzie. p. 128. Retrieved 2010-06-06.
- ↑ "Ten of Scotland's most haunted hotels - Arts". Scotsman.com. 2010-07-29. Retrieved 2012-05-07.
- ↑ "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