Dunaverty Castle

#4233 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Dunaverty Castle is located at Southend at the southern end of the Kintyre peninsula in western Scotland. The site was once a fort belonging to the Clan Donald. Little remains of the castle, although the site is protected as a scheduled monument. ()

Coordinates: 55°18'27"N, 5°38'41"W

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ScotlandUnited Kingdom

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Dunaverty Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Columba's Chapel, Sheep Island, Sanda Island.

0.9 miW
Ruins
St Columba's Chapel
25 min walk • St Columba's Chapel is a ruined medieval chapel near Southend, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It is noted for its carved grave slabs.
3.1 miE
Island
Sheep Island
79 min walk • Sheep Island is a small uninhabited island situated off the southern tip of the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland. Sheep Island, along with Sanda Island and Glunimore Island, form a small group of islands approximately three kilometres south of Kintyre at grid reference NR733055.
3.2 miSE
Island
Sanda Island
81 min walk • The island is also steeped in history, with ancient ruins and archaeological sites scattered throughout its landscape. The remains of a Viking burial ground can be found on Sanda, offering a fascinating glimpse into the island's past.