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Castle Campbell is a medieval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, in central Scotland. It was the lowland seat of the earls and dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, from the 15th to the 19th century, and was visited by Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century.
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Castle Campbell is a medieval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire, in central Scotland. It was the lowland seat of the earls and dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, from the 15th to the 19th century, and was visited by Mary, Queen of Scots, in the 16th century.
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Find out about the history of Castle Campbell (originally Castle Glume), the tower house complex, and visitors such as John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots. Key moments in Castle Campbell’s past, from its origins as Castle Glume to the attack by Cromwell’s army that led to its demise.
Overview. Get up close to the Lowland stronghold of a powerful Highland clan. This forbidding fortress high above Dollar Glen belonged to the Campbell earls of Argyll, an important family in medieval Scotland. What to see and do. Take in the location high above Dollar Glen – Castle Campbell is one of the most dramatically positioned castles ...
Learn a little about the Lowland stronghold of the Campbell earls of Argyll, and find out its highlights such as the loggia, gardens and John Knox’s pulpit. Contact us today for more information.
Discover more details about Castle Campbell and Gardens including opening times, photos and more. Formerly known as the Castle of Glooms, this castle is beautifully sited upon a narrow bridge overlooked by the Ochil Hills.
Castle Campbell. In a lovely location up through the sylvan Dollar Glen, the dramatically situated Castle Campbell is a handsome ruinous old stronghold of the great Campbell clan of Argyll, with many rooms to explore, colourful terraced gardens, and with superb views over Dollar and to the Forth. Castle Campbell (© Martin Coventry)
