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Kilchurn Castle stands on a small projecting point in Loch Awe. It was originally built by Sir Colin Campbell of Glenorchy around 1450. The castle was extended in the 17th century and used as a garrison. In 1681 Sir John Campbell of Glenorchy became the 1st Earl of Breadalbane.

During the 1715 and the 1745 Jacobite Risings the Kilchurn Castle was used as a government garrison and the family tried, unsuccessfully, to sell it to the government.

The family left Kilchurn in 1740 for Taymouth castle. Kilchurn was badly damaged by lightning in 1760 and completely abandoned.

This illustration was taken from T. Garnett's 'Observations on a tour through the Highlands'

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