Glengorm Castle, Category B listed castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland.
Description
Glengorm Castle is a castle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, built with tall towers and crenellations in Scottish baronial style. It sits on elevated ground with views across the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding coastal landscape.
History
James Forsyth commissioned construction in 1860 but died in a riding accident before it was completed in 1863. The castle was finished without its original patron ever seeing it completed.
Culture
The name comes from Scottish Gaelic 'Gleann Gorm', meaning blue glen, reflecting the landscape that surrounds it. The castle remains a family home today, and how residents use the rooms and grounds gives visitors a sense of ongoing domestic life in this historic building.
Practical
The castle sits about 6 miles (10 kilometers) northwest of Tobermory and can be reached by road, with a café and shop housed in the former stables. Visitors should know that the property functions as a private residence, which affects when it is open to visitors.
Did you know?
On clear days, visitors can see several Scottish islands from the castle grounds, including Coll, Rùm, Canna, Barra, and Uist. This view depends heavily on weather conditions but rewards clear days with a wide panorama of the islands offshore.
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