Torosay
Castle is a Victorian 'Scottish baronial'
mansion designed by architect David Bryce in
1856 and completed in 1858 for John
Campbell, replacing Achnacroish House. It
was sold to Arbuthnot Charles Guthrie in
1865.
Set in 12
acres of gardens, now including statue walk,
walled garden, water garden, rockery, domed
folly, sculpted fountains, sundial, and
Japanese garden with spectacular sea view.
The layout of formal terraces is attributed
to Sir Robert Lorimer, 1899.
All the rooms
contain a wide range of family portraits,
memorabilia and antique furniture set in a
relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The
Guthrie portrait of William Wallace, dating
from the 17th Century and on loan to an
exhibition in Stirling during 1997, is now
back at Torosay and on display.
In the archive rooms you can learn all about
David Guthrie James' adventurous life which
includes sailing in one of the last
Windjammers, successful escape from P.O.W.
camp and polar exploration. Visitors are
welcome to browse through all the material
and books on show.
Torosay also
has an impressive statue walk which consists
of 19 lifesize limestone figures which were
sculpted by Antonio Bonazza. They were
acquired from a deserted villa near Padua
and were brought to Torosay in about 1900.
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In the archive rooms you can learn all about
David Guthrie James' adventurous life which
includes sailing in one of the last
Windjammers, successful escape from P.O.W.
camp and polar exploration. Visitors are
welcome to browse through all the material
and books on show. 