Castle House, Category B listed museum building in Dunoon, Scotland.
Description
Castle House is a listed museum building perched on a hill in Dunoon with views across the harbor and toward the water. The building displays exhibits about the regional history of the town and surrounding Cowal area.
History
A merchant commissioned the house in 1822 from a noted architect, having amassed wealth through trading enterprises. The site sits where a medieval fortress once stood centuries before.
Culture
The building evolved from a private home into a town administrative center and now operates as a museum run by a heritage organization. You can observe how the space has served different purposes within the community throughout time.
Practical
The museum building sits on an elevated location with good views from different approaches. Visitors should expect moderate slopes and some steps if approaching from lower ground level.
Did you know?
The property marks where a 13th-century fortress once stood, with a flagpole showing the original location of the medieval stronghold. This link between the modern building and its medieval past remains visible in the site itself.
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide. Discover all places nearby (Argyll and Bute).
Holy Loch
4.6 km
St Munn's Parish Church, Kilmun
5.7 km
Cowal Highland Gathering
1.4 km
Dunoon Castle
81 m
Highland Mary statue, Dunoon
98 m
Dunoon Pier
186 m
Castle Levan
4.1 km
Ardgowan Castle
4.7 km
The Gantocks
731 m
Royal Marine Hotel
2.8 km
Burgh Hall
528 m
Hafton House, Drybridge
3.4 km
St John’s Church
558 m
Dunoon High Kirk
126 m
Dunoon, 62-64 Argyll Street, Argyll Hotel
256 m
Holy Trinity Church, Dunoon
941 m
Kilbride Bridge
904 m
Strone Church
4.5 km
George Hotel
661 m
Kirn Church
2 km
Cloch Lighthouse
2.9 km
Dunselma
4.6 km
Gantock Rocks Light
722 m
Castle House Museum
3 m
Blairmore and Strone Golf Course
5.1 km
Sandbank Parish Church
4.1 km
Roman Bridge
6.2 km
Blairmore Pier
5.7 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes