Aros Castle, Medieval hall house near Salen, Scotland
The stone rectangular fortress stands on a flat-topped promontory with steep slopes leading down to the beach on the Isle of Mull.
Built in the 13th century by the MacDougalls of Lorn, the castle later came under control of the MacDonald Lords of the Isles.
The fortress acted as a strategic administrative center for different Highland clans who controlled territories across the Sound of Mull.
Located 9 miles south of Tobermory off the A848 road, visitors can access the castle grounds during daylight hours with parking available.
The structure contains two storeys with remaining walls of a turret projecting from the north wall, buried by masonry up to first floor level.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: Kilninian and Kilmore
GPS coordinates: 56.53210,-5.96490
Latest update: March 18, 2025 01:18
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