text size

Castle Campbell And Garden

Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen is the forbidding looking 15th-century fortress, Castle Campbell.

Castle Campbell And Garden

Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen is the forbidding looking 15th-century fortress, Castle Campbell.

The castle was the lowland stronghold of the powerful Campbell earls of Argyll, who were seldom far from the major political and religious events of late medieval Scotland. Attractive terraced gardens.

Please note that there will be scaffolding on site until October. This is due to vital conservation work which must take place to preserve the castle, stewards on site will be able to let you know the progress of the ongoing works. We apologise for any inconvenience and hope it does not discourage you from visiting this fantastic site.

More about Castle Campbell And Garden

Highlights

The location in Dollar Glen – this has to be one of the most dramatically positioned castles in Scotland.
The 15th-century tower house – one of the best preserved in Scotland.
The loggia in the east range – an open arcade of a kind more usually found in the warmer climates of Italy and Spain.
‘John Knox’s Pulpit’ in the garden – where you can picture the preacher haranguing his privileged congregation in 1556.
Scottish history videos - view videos created by local experts and enthusiasts from Scotland's Forth Valley.

Learn more about Castle Campbell And Garden