Tarbert Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Tarbert, Scotland
The stone fortress stands on a hill overlooking Tarbert village and Loch Fyne, with thick walls and drum towers enclosing two acres of land.
Robert the Bruce expanded the fortification in 1325, adding structures including a hall, chapel, houses, workshops, and a brewhouse documented in the Exchequer Rolls of Scotland.
The castle served as a meeting place for Parliament during James IV's reign in 1494 while he conducted operations in the Western Isles of Scotland.
Local volunteers maintain the site with support from Historic Scotland, allowing visitors to explore the ruins and hiking trails with views of the surrounding area.
The castle's original mason received an additional payment of £5.6.8 for making the walls wider than specified in the construction contract of 1325.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: Kilcalmonell
Website: http://tarbertcastle.info
GPS coordinates: 55.86360,-5.40861
Latest update: March 2, 2025 20:16
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