General view from the West. insc. 'Kilchurn Castle J.H.'
SC 366661
Description General view from the West. insc. 'Kilchurn Castle J.H.'
Date 1880
Collection Photographs by J Hay, photographer
Catalogue Number SC 366661
Category On-line Digital Images
Copy of AG 2141
Scope and Content Kilchurn Castle across Loch Awe, Glenorchy, Argyll Kilchurn Castle was a government base in 1654 when it resisted a Royalist siege, in 1685 during the Earl of Argyll's revolt, and during both Jacobite risings. It was also garrisoned by the Earl of Breadalbane's private army after the 1689 Highland War. The castle occupied a strategic position overlooking Loch Awe which was on an important line of communications. In addition, Glen Strae and the Strath of Orchy could be monitored from its ramparts. Source: RCAHMS contribution to SCRAN.
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