Kames Castle, 16th-century tower house in North Bute, Scotland
The stone tower house stands near Kames Bay with a height of four stories and contains several cottages arranged around a central courtyard.
Robert the Bruce granted the territory of Kames to the Bannatyne family in the 14th century, leading to the construction of the present tower house.
The castle served as the birthplace of critic John Sterling, whom Thomas Carlyle mentioned in his biographical writings about the dilapidated residence.
The property includes 20 acres of planted grounds and features a two-acre walled garden from the 18th century with multiple holiday cottages for rent.
The castle incorporates a line of brickwork that marks the junction between the original structure and the nineteenth-century reconstruction work.
Location: Argyll and Bute
Location: North Bute
GPS coordinates: 55.86222,-5.09583
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:05
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