Carnasserie Castle, Renaissance castle in Kilmartin, Scotland
The five-story tower house features large windows, crenellations, and a three-story hall house providing substantial accommodation space.
John Carswell, Rector of Kilmartin and Bishop of the Isles, initiated construction in 1565 using masons from Stirling for his residence.
The castle represents a transition in Scottish architecture, built for domestic comfort rather than military defense despite its strategic location.
The castle ruins remain open to visitors under Historic Environment Scotland management, with original 16th-century architectural elements intact.
In 1690, Duncan Campbell reported to Parliament that Maclean clansmen burned the castle and stole 2,000 cattle during the Atholl Raid.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: Kilmartin
Architectural style: Renaissance
GPS coordinates: 56.15150,-5.48090
Latest update: March 9, 2025 04:17
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