Castles of the Isle of Mull

Ruined Aros Castle and the Chapel on the Isle of Mull

Castles of the Isle of Mull

	Duart Castle
	The oldest inhabited castle on Mull, home to the 28th Chief of Clan Maclean. Visit state rooms in the 13th century keep, take a journey back through the ages in the exhibition of clan history, see the prisoners in the dungeons and climb to the top of the keep for spectacular views. Hire a kite, have a game of boule. Walk through Millenium Wood. The castle tea-room offers home baking and fabulous soup. Open from April - October. To read more about the history of the castle click here.	Click on image to enlarge
	Tel: +44 (0)1680 812309 Email: guide@duartcastle.com Web: www.duartcastle.com

	Torosay Castle
	Relax in the principal rooms of a beautiful Victorian home. 12 acres of spectacular gardens with formal terraces, an impressive statue walk, woodland and water gardens, all offset by dramatic views over the Sound of Mull. Childrens' adventure play ground. 1.5 miles south of Craignure A849; by Narrow Gauge Railway or Woodland Walk both from Craignure. Open from April - October. Gardens open all year. Click here for more about Torosay Castle and view a video.	Click on image to enlarge
	Tel: +44 (0)1680 812309 Email: info@torosay.com Web: www.torosay.com

	Glengorm Castle
	Glengorm Castle overlooks the Atlantic and has views out to the Outer Hebrides and Islands of Uist, Rum and Canna. The Castle was built in 1860 and sits at the headland of Glengorm's vast area of coastline, forestry, lochs and hills. The castle is a hotel, not open to the general public but there is a coffee shop and farm shop (open April-October) and great walks on the estate which give views of the castle. One of the walks takes you out to the old fort of Dun Ara Castle.	Click on image to enlarge
	Tel: +44 (0)1688 302321 Email: enquiries@glengormcastle.co.uk Web: www.glengormcastle.co.uk

	Dun Ara Castle
	Dun Ara is located on the Glengorm estate near Tobermory. It occupies the summit of a prominent rocky outcrop. The ascent is easy from the south-east side and the castle's foundations are clearly visible. There is a harbour on the west side of the castle and it is thought that the access would have mainly been by sea. Below the summit are a number of ruined buildings which are thought to have been associated with the castle. On a clear day there are views out to Quinish Point, Ardnamurchan Point, Coll, Rum and the Uists. For a guided wildlife walk taking in Dun Ara Castle please click here.	Click on image to enlarge

	Aros Castle
	Aros Castle is thought to have been built by one of the MacDougall Lords of Lorn in the 13th century. Once the major stronghold of the Lords of the Isles, first comes on record in the later 14th century when it was in the possession of the Lords of the Isles. It appears to have been garrisoned by Argyll's troops in 1690, though it was described two years previously as 'ruinous, old, useless and never of any Strength'. It is possible to walk around the ruins of the castle at your own risk. For a guided wildlife walk taking in Aros Castle please click here.	Click on image to enlarge

	Moy Castle
	Moy Castle stands on a low rock platform at the head of Loch Buie and was built in the 15^th century by Hector MacLean, brother of Maclean of Duart and the founder of the re-named MacLaines of Lochbuie who made it their home. Renovation has been carried out over the last 2 years to stabilise the interior and external stonework but access is not permitted to the castle for safety reasons. The castle is still worth a visit as it has a commanding view over Loch Buie and there are lovely walks out to the Standing Stone Circle and Laggan Sands. For Guided Walks and Tours of Lochbuie and Moy Castle please click here.	Click on image to enlarge