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Castles and Historic Houses in Loch Lomond

Castles and Historic HousesThe area has many historic buildings and museums.


  • Overton HouseOverton House
    Overton House was built in 1859 by James Smith. The estate was passed to John Campbell White the first Lord Overton and presented to the people of Dum..
  • The Hill HouseThe Hill House
    The finest of Charles Rennie MacKintosh's domestic creations, this inspiring house was commissioned in 1902 by the publisher, Walter Blackie. MacKinto..
  • Balloch CastleBalloch Castle
    Balloch Castle is situated in the grounds of the park. The original castle was built in 1238 for the Earls of Lennox. The present building dates from ..
  • Castle Campbell
    Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen is the forbidding looking 15th century fortress of Castle Campbell. The castle was the lowland stronghold of t..
  • Dumbarton Castle
    Dumbarton Castle has a longer history than any other castle in Britain. Over the centuries the castle has acted as a royal residence and a military st..
  • Inchmahome Priory
    On an island in the Lake of Monteith, Inchmahome is and Augustinian monastery dating from 1238...
  • Inverary Castle
    The Duke of Argyll's family, the senior branch of Clan Campbell, moved from Loch Awe to Inverary in the first half of the 15th Century. The present bu..
  • Kirkton Chapel
    Kirkton Chapel is a 12th century chapel which is one of the oldest religious sites in the area. The chapel is dedicated to St Mathew who is said to ha..
  • Stirling Castle
    Without doubt, one of Scotland's grandest castles due to its imposing position and impressive architecture. ..