Achanduin Castle, Isle of Lismore

Name: Achanduin Castle
Address: Isle of Lismore, United Kingdom

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Achanduin Castle, is a castle, now in ruins, located about 5.0 kilometres west of Achnacroish on the north-western coastline of the island of Lismore, in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The castle overlooks Loch Linnhe and Bernera Island. The ruins are thought to date back to the thirteenth century. Achanduin Castle had long been thought to have been built by the Bishop of Argyll, though recent research has proved this to be unlikely. The castle was likely built by the MacDougalls around 1290 who held it throughout the fourteenth century. The castle was also thought to have been held by the Bishops of Argyll until the mid sixteenth century. It is a scheduled ancient monument. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 56°29'39"N, 5°34'7"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Duart Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle, Dunollie Castle, McCaig's Tower.

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