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Ardtornish Castle is a medieval fortification situated on the Ardtornish peninsula in Argyllshire, overlooking the Sound of Mull. The castle dates from the medieval period and served as an important stronghold associated with the MacDonald Lords of the Isles, who wielded considerable power in the western Highlands and Isles during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries. The remains consist of a substantial stone-built castle with defensive features typical of late medieval Scottish fortifications. The site represents a significant example of lordly power and territorial control in the maritime realm of the Hebrides during the medieval period.
Ardtornish Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2906. View the official record →
Ardtornish Castle is a medieval fortification situated on the Ardtornish peninsula in Argyllshire, overlooking the Sound of Mull. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM2906.
Ardtornish Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM2906.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Keil in Morvern,cross 50m S of Keil Church,Lochaline (3.3 km), Keil Church, medieval graveslabs (3.3 km), Cill Choluimchille,old parish church,Lochaline (3.3 km).
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