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	CastleXplorer - Kilchurn Castle
		Kilchurn Castle stands at the northern end of Loch Awe on a peninsular of land that would have been an island in the past when water levels were higher.
		Kilchurn was garrisoned by government troops during the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite risings.
		The castle was struck by lightning in 1769 and subsequently abandoned.
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /scotland/kilchurn/kilchurn.php (134 words)

	Catriona Fraser: Photograph of Kilchurn Castle, Scotland (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn is the original castle of the Glenurchy and Breadalbane Campbells.
		The castle stands upon a low plateau flat rock in an otherwise marshy land on the northeastern end of Loch Awe, near the River Orchy.
		Kilchurn Castle was the last to go, and it was sold in the 1980s to a consortium after 500 years of Campbell ownership.
	www.catrionafraser.com /kilchurn.html (208 words)

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		With the pacification of the Highland Clans and the dispersal of the McGregors the Castle outlived its usefulness.
		The Castle was abandoned completely at the end of the 18th Century and then had the misfortune to be burnt out after a "lightning strike" (Most likely a stray McGregor).
		In 1951 the Castle was put into the Guardianship of the State and is maintained and administered by Historic Scotland (a government funded body).
	www.kilchurncastle.com (515 words)

	Kilchurn Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		It is quite common to find a castle that started life as a stronghold before being converted over the years to first a comfortable, then a showcase, home: or which was abandoned in favour of a nearby fine house when the struggle of conversion became too much trouble, and defence was no longer a priority.
		Not often appreciated today is that when built, Kilchurn was on a small island in Loch Awe scarcely larger than the castle itself: you can see this on part of a map drawn by Timothy Pont in the late 1500s here.
		The Castle was used as a Government garrison during the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Rebellions: but the family's efforts to sell it to the Government were unsuccessful.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /lochawe/kilchurncastle/index.html (793 words)

	Clan Campbell Society (NA) - Kilchurn Castle
		The plan of the castle is roughly rectangular with the width running southwest to northeast and with the southern corner cut of on a diagonal.
		The castle was briefly besieged in 1654 and was garrisoned by Sir John of Glenorchy, 1st Earl of Breadalbane, in support of the government action against the 9th Earl of Argyll's invasion of 1685.
		Kilchurn is in the care of the Department of the Environment and is open to the public in summer.
	www.ccsna.org /castles/kilchurn.html (994 words)

	Kilchurn Castle, Dalmally - Wee Guides to Scotland castles and mansions
		is a ruinous courtyard castle of the 15th century, consisting of a rectangular keep, which was extended with ranges of buildings in the 16th and 17th centuries.
		The castle was strengthened and improved by Black Duncan of the Seven Castles, Sir Duncan Campbell, at the end of the 16th century.
		The castle was put into the care of the state in 1953, and has been consolidated and repaired.
	www.scotland2000.com /weeguides/castles/99.htm (180 words)

	Kilchurn Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn was the primary home of the Campbells of Glenorchy for over 100 years.
		In its declining years, Kilchurn Castle was damaged by lightening and weather, and given little attention until 1887, when rudimentary masonry 'repairs' destroyed many of the original interior features.
		Kilchurn is currently in the care of the Department of the Environment.
	www.geocities.com /TheTropics/Shores/8505/kilchurn.html (254 words)

	Kilchurn Castle
		The castle was then extended in the 16th century by Sir Duncan Campbell Further improvements were made but by the end of the 16th century the castle was in the hands of the MacGregors.
		Originally the ground on which Kilchurn Castle stood was a small island but with changes in the water levels of Loch Awe the castle is now no longer on an island and is easily reached on foot.
		Kilchurn Castle is a site of historical importance and should be looked after.
	www.toadholidays.co.uk /html/kilchurn_castle.html (221 words)

	Pictures of Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		In the 16th Century the MacGregors of Glenstrae were appointed as keepers of the castle by the Campbells.This arrangement lasted until a feud between the clans led to its termination.
		The Campbells abandoned Kilchurn Castle and later moved to Inveraray Castle The Campbells as a clan were never very well looked in Scottish history.
		This is the most common view of Kilchurn Castle It is taken from the side of the road through the only existing gap in the trees.
	www.scotland-flavour.co.uk /kilchurn-castle.html (337 words)

	Access Problem at Kilchurn Castle Feature Page on Undiscovered Scotland
		Although on a small island (see map here) until the level of Loch Awe was slightly lowered by clearance of the outflow in 1817, the main landward approach to the castle has throughout its history been from the east, from Dalmally.
		Since 1817 this approach has provided direct access to the castle itself (as it may also have done earlier if stories of a submerged causeway in use before 1817 are to be believed).
		Instead they have sought to argue that their actions are justified because, in the case of Kilchurn, the public would have had to cross someone else's private land in order to get to the level crossing.
	www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk /lochawe/kilchurncastle/access.html (1382 words)

	Kilchurn Castle-Scotland
		Drum is one of the oldest occupied castles in Scotland.
		The castle was the property of the Irvines from 1323,
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	www.mythandlegends.net /newscotcasttower3.html (341 words)

	Kilchurn Castle
		Kilchurn is amazingly easy to take pictures of.
		This castle served as home to the Campbells of Glenorchy, who later became the Earls of Breadalbane.
		A large part of the fortress was built in the late 1690's to house three companies of soldiers (about 200 men).
	www.darkisle.com /k/kilchurn/kilchurn.html (152 words)

	Kilchurn Castle
		Standing at the head of Loch Awe on what is today a low, rocky mound, but which, in medieval times, was an island, Kilchurn Castle was built, probably, around 1440 by Margaret, wife of Sir Colin Campbell, first Laird of Glenurquhay.
		For many years the castle lay scandalously neglected and overgrown, inhabited only by the occasional eccentric - most recently by the 'Witch of Kilchurn", who was regularly seen getting her pipe-tobacco from Loch Awe Stores.
		Today, happily, the fabric of the castle has been successfully restored by Historic Scotland and there is safe access - on foot from the A85 or in season, by pretty little steamer from Loch Awe Station pier.
	www.loch-awe.com /history/kilchurn.htm (271 words)

	Kilchurn Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn Castle, in its 'picture-postcard' setting, is the most conspicuous of the castles around Loch Awe, Scotland.
		The final major alterations to the castle; a substantial barrack-block built by the first Earl of Breadalbane to accommodate three companies of soldiers (about 200 men), possibly the earliest surviving barrack-block in mainland Britain, reflect the turbulence and insecurity of this part of the Highlands after 1689.
		Breadalbane, however, failed to sell it to the government and it was abandoned after the 1760's while the family concentrated on Taymouth Castle and their Pertshire estates.
	www.castles.nl /eur/uk/kil/kil.html (245 words)

	Castles in Scotland
		This castle was built in 1626 by William Forbes, and the fairytale structure has remained unchanged ever since.
		The centerpiece of Edinburgh is the castle, which has existed for about 1000 years on top of this extinct volcano.
		Situated on Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle was built in the 12th century and destroyed late in the 15th century to prevent the Jacobites from using it.
	www.3dphoto.net /stereo/world/topics/castles/scotland.html (209 words)

	A TourUK guide to Kilchurn Castle in Scotland
		The castle stands at the northern end of Loch Awe, one of Scotland's longest freshwater lochs.
		The original castle was built in the 15th century by Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Breadalbane.
		In the 18th century the castle was struck by lightning and subsequently abandoned.
	www.touruk.co.uk /castlesscot/castle_Kilchurn.htm (173 words)

	Highlights of Scotland -- Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn Castle as seen from the road to Inverarray (the A819); in the distance lies Ben Cruachan (1128 m).
		The keep of Kilchurn Castle (photo) was built in 1440 Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy, founder of the Breadalbane family; their tartan is shown on the right.
		Kilchurn Castle was extended in later centuries, and has a notable history.
	www.xs4all.nl /~josvg/scot/dundee03/dund0018.html (415 words)

	Am Baile - Kilchurn Castle
		The castle dates from the 15th century and was built by Colin Campbell, the First Lord of Glenorchy.
		The castle was used as a government barracks during the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite Risings but despite the Campbells' efforts, the government would not buy the castle from them.
		Originally, Kilchurn Castle stood on an island but in 1817 the level of the loch was lowered when the outflow into the Pass of Brander was cleared.
	www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_illustration.jsp?item_id=18220 (236 words)

	Am Baile - Kilchurn Castle
		The castle was extended in the 17th century and used as a garrison.
		During the 1715 and the 1745 Jacobite Risings the Kilchurn Castle was used as a government garrison and the family tried, unsuccessfully, to sell it to the government.
		Kilchurn was badly damaged by lightning in 1760 and completely abandoned.
	www.ambaile.org.uk /en/item/item_illustration.jsp?item_id=9469 (157 words)

	Castles.org "Castles of the World"
		Reference for castles, palaces and monasteries including: castle tours, medieval architecture, hotels, travel, plans, weddings, castles for sale, souvenirs, books, directory, site of the week, and history of castles.
		Manzanares el Real Castle, combining the solidarity of a large fortress of the low Middle Ages and the elegance of a Renaissance residence, is a proud symbol of one of the most powerful families in Castilla during the XIV and XV centuries, the Mendozas.
		The Palace Castle, which the Duques del Infantado had built during the reign of the Catholic Monarchs, is located near Madrid and set in the breathtaking rocky landscape between La Pedriza and Santillana reservoir.
	www.castles.org /chatelaine/kilchurn.htm (161 words)

	Thistle & Broom :: Donald Buchanan :: Kilchurn Castle details :: Art Photography
		Kilchurn appears to have had a relatively trouble free history, apart from once being briefly besieged when garrisoned by Sir John, 1st Earl of Breadalbane, whilst supporting the government against the Earl of Argyll’s invasion of 1685 and whilst garrisoning again by government troops at the time of the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite uprisings.
		Struck by lightening in 1769, and losing its roof in 1770, the castle soon fell into a state of decay.
		Kilchurn Castle originally built as a five storey Tower House, that survives largely intact at the eastern end of the site.
	www.thistleandbroom.com /shopping/art/photography/kilchurn_moreinfo.htm (200 words)

	ICASTELLI.IT - Kilchurn Castle
		century Kilchurn Castle was extended by Sir Duncan Campbell with the addition of a single storey dining hall built along the inside of the south curtain.
		Laird, continued to improve the castle’s accommodation by adding some chambers to the north of the Tower House, and remodelling the parapet.
		Garrisoned once more by government troops at the time of the 1715 and 1745 Jacobite uprisings, Kilchurn Castle had been virtually abandoned by the family, who had moved to Taymouth Castle in 1740.
	www.icastelli.it /scotland/kilchurn.htm (474 words)

	Highlights of Scotland -- Kilchurn Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn castle is built at the tip of a small peninsula at the north side of Loch Awe.
		Kilchurn Castle is now in the care of Historic Scotland.
		All in all, I know nothing of before 1440: there might have been a castle of the MacGregors, which was destroyed by Sir Colin and replaced in 1440 by the keep, who knows.
	www.xs4all.nl /~josvg/scot/dundee03/kilchurn.html (472 words)

	Stirling Castle, famous haunted castles historic houses Inveraray Kilchurn castle Scotland. (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Super historic castle and castle ruins abound in Loch Lomond, The Trossachs and Braveheart Country.
		A little further afield, Kilchurn, a spectacular ruin, is the original castle of the Glenurchy and Breadalbane Campbells.
		The castle stands upon a low plateau of rock at the end of a level spit of marshy land which intrudes into the northeastern end of Loch Awe.
	www.buchananarms.co.uk /local-area/castles.htm (427 words)

	Kilchurn Castle - Clan Lamont/Scottish Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Now standing as a splendid ruin on a small peninsula along the marshy banks of Loch Awe, Kilchurn Castle represents 250 years of building, and a similar period of desertion.
		At the turn of the 16th century Kilchurn Castle was extended by Sir Duncan Campbell with the addition of a single storey dining hall built along the inside of the south curtain.
		Unusually, the castle appears to have had a relatively trouble free history, apart from being briefly besieged when garrisoned by Sir John, 1st Earl of Breadalbane, whilst supporting the government against the Earl of Argyll’s invasion of 1685.
	www.aztech.ws /forums/showthread.php?t=279 (533 words)

	Kilchurn Castle - Castle Duncan Forums
		This is a chromolithograph of Kilchurn Castle from around 1880, recently added to my collection of old prints.
		None of the "modern" pictures were my photos, although the "side view" with people walking towards the camera was taken by my dad (one of those people is ME).
		Kilchurn Castle was my FIRST - the one which grabbed me and led to me being what I am today, a total and utter castle nutcase.
	www.castleduncan.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=782 (282 words)

	Kilchurn Castle - Self-Catering in Kommetjie, South Peninsula, Cape Town, Cape Peninsula, Western Cape, South Africa
		REQUEST A QUOTE from Barbara at Kilchurn Castle.
		Kilchurn Castle is situated in a quiet cul-de-sac one row back from the beach in the beautiful and quaint village of Kommetjie.
		Kilchurn Castle is a convenient location for the Argus Cycle Tour and Two Oceans Marathon.
	www.safarinow.com /go/KilchurnCastle/?skin=322 (767 words)

	CastleXplorer - Kilchurn Castle
		Officially the castle is only open in the summer, and this is the only time that you can catch the ferry from Loch Awe, however if you can reach the castle by foot you can view the exterior at any reasonable time.
		No food and drink facilities at the castle but there is a tearoom at the pier in Lochawe
		The area around the castle can be very marshy, but if you can find a dry spot it is a very scenic location for a picnic
	www.castlexplorer.co.uk /scotland/kilchurn/kilchurn_info.php (286 words)

	Sites Detail (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Kilchurn has a four-storey tower built in the mid 15th century by Sir Colin Campbell, 1st of Glenorchy.
		Much enlarged in 1693 it incorporates the first purpose built barracks in Scotland.
		Regular sailings to Kilchurn by steamer from Loch Awe Pier.
	historic-scotland.gov.uk /properties_sites_detail.htm?propertyID=PL_167 (123 words)

	Serenery: 530 Kilchurn Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Lower or inner mat is Williamsburg Green, a dark green.
		This castle is situated on a rocky spit, once an island, at the head of the loch.
		Kilchurn was built by the Campbells of Glenorchy, then later strengthened and improved by Black Duncan of the Seven Castles, Sir Duncan Campbell at the end of the 16th century.
	www.serenery.com /530KilchurnCastle.html (137 words)

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