Castle Campbell - Short History
A winding road up Dollar Glen leads to the entrance gateway of
Castle Campbell, spectacularly sited on a promontory of
rock.
The 15th century tower stands to the left, with a vaulted room
on the ground floor, a vaulted great hall over this with a large fireplace and a prison with
pit below.
Castle Campbell was originally known as Castle Gloom, but in
1490 the 1st Earl of Argyll had the name changed.
Castle Campbell Facts
It was burned in 1654 by General Monk and abandoned. J E Kerr of
Harviestoun presented it to the National Trust of Scotland in 1950, and are now open for
visitors.
Castle Campbell Map&Location
Address: Castle Campbell, Dollar FK14 7PP, United Kingdom. Get
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Castle Campbell Photos
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Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell and ruins
Castle Campbell courtyard
Castle Campbell old castle ruins
Campbell The Burn of Care
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