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5 days ago · Succeeding his brother as duke in 1743, he rebuilt Inveraray castle and collected one of the most valuable private libraries in Great Britain. He died without legitimate issue, and the title descended to his cousin John Campbell, son of John Campbell of Mamore, second son of the 9th Earl of Argyll.
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3 days ago · Despite two major fires in 1877 and 1975, the Castle is still the family home of the Dukes of Argyll. The Jail is now a museum and visitor centre. A triple masted schooner, the Arctic Penguin, built in 1911, is moored at the town pier.
May 14, 2024 · Inveraray is best known for its historic castle that is home to the Duke of Argyll, chief of Clan Campbell. This clan, one of Scotland’s most powerful, has ruled the area since the 13 th Century. It is also famous for its 18th-century prison, Inveraray Jail, and its spectacular setting on the shore of Loch Fyne.
May 16, 2024 · Inveraray Castle served as the filming location for the Downton Abbey Christmas 2012 episode, where the Grantham family and their staff made the journey to their fictional Scottish relatives’ home, known as ‘Duneagle Castle.’
May 24, 2024 · Inveraray Castle On the shores of Loch Fyne, Inverary Castle & Gardens is one of Scotland’s finest. The ancestral seat of the Dukes of Argyll, Chiefs of the Clan Campbell whose family have resided in Inverary since the early 15th century, the castle was designed by Robert Morris and decorated by Robert Mylne.
May 26, 2024 · Fun Things to Do in Inveraray with Kids: Family-friendly activities and fun things to do. See Tripadvisor's 20,847 traveller reviews and photos of kid friendly Inveraray attractions.
May 23, 2024 · Archibald Campbell, 1st marquess and 8th earl of Argyll, leader of Scotland’s anti-Royalist party during the English Civil Wars between King Charles I and Parliament. Allying himself with Oliver Cromwell, he guided his country to a brief period of independence from political and religious domination by England.
