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Kilmory Castle is a ruined medieval fortification situated on the Isle of Bute in southwest Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents an important example of defensive architecture from that era on the island. The surviving remains consist of stone walls that reflect the castle's original layout and construction methods typical of medieval Scottish fortifications. The site occupies a strategic location within the landscape of Meikle Kilmory, demonstrating the historical significance of this area in the medieval settlement and defensive network of Bute.
Kilmory Castle, Meikle Kilmory, Isle of Bute is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7157. View the official record →
Kilmory Castle is a ruined medieval fortification situated on the Isle of Bute in southwest Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7157.
Kilmory Castle, Meikle Kilmory, Isle of Bute 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 SM7157.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Thom's Water Cuts, dam 750m S of Kilmory Hill (1.2 km), St Ninian's Chapel,Bute (1.6 km), Thom's Water Cuts, aqueduct (drain), Scalpsie to Loch Quien (2.1 km).
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