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Skipness Castle is a medieval fortified site situated on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising both a castle and chapel complex dating primarily to the 13th century onwards. The castle itself represents a significant example of a late medieval Scottish stronghold, with substantial stone remains including a tower house and defensive structures that reflect its importance as a stronghold of the MacDonald lords of Islay and later the Campbell family. Kilbrannan Chapel, associated with the castle complex, is a small stone chapel that reflects the ecclesiastical provision typical of substantial medieval noble residences. The site's physical remains and strategic coastal location underscore its historical role in the political and military landscape of medieval Argyll.
Skipness Castle and Kilbrannan Chapel is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13225. View the official record →
Skipness Castle is a medieval fortified site situated on the Kintyre Peninsula in Argyllshire, Scotland, comprising both a castle and chapel complex dating primarily to the 13th century onwards. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13225.
Skipness Castle and Kilbrannan Chapel 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 SM13225.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Sliabh nan Dearc,enclosure 570m E of Cnoc Moine Raibeirt (1.5 km), Cnoc na Sgratha,cairn 550m N of Glenbuie (2.5 km), Glenreasdell Mains, chambered cairn 200m SE of (4.6 km).
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