Kilchurn Castle

Built around 1450, this medieval fortress served as the ancestral home and power base for the Campbells of Glenorchy for over 150 years. The structure originated as a five-storey tower house and underwent various modifications over nearly 250 years. It played a significant strategic role in controlling travel routes and was later used as a garrison stronghold for government troops during the Jacobite uprisings.

The complex is notable for containing the oldest surviving barracks on the British mainland. Following a brief siege and years of military use, the castle was severely damaged by a lightning strike and fire in 1760. By 1770, the site had fallen into disuse and ruin. It is now recognized as one of the most photographed structures in the region.

The ruins are currently managed by Historic Environment Scotland and are accessible to the public during the summer.