Carnasserie Castle
Overview
A handsome combined tower house and hall, home of John Carswell, first Protestant Bishop of the Isles and translator of the first book printed in Gaelic. Very fine architectural details of the late 16th century.
Features
- Opening Times
- Open all year
- Opening Times: Open at all reasonable times
- Facilities
- Parking nearby
About the area
This is a county that’s all about awe-inspiring landscapes and unique island cultures. Ex-Beatle Paul McCartney put the area on the map when he wrote Mull of Kintyre, recorded in 1977 with the local pipe band backing his group.
Nearby places to stay
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Restaurant with Rooms
Inver Restaurant & Rooms
Quality Assessed
"A beautifully converted croft on the shores of Loch Fyne..."
Caravan & Camping
Glendaruel Caravan Park
★★★
"Peaceful site set within an arboretum on the Cowal Way with fine views...."
- Launderette
- Ice pack facility
- BBQ
- Picnic Area
Nearby places to stay
Inver Restaurant & Rooms
Inver Restaurant & Rooms occupies a beautifully converted lochside croft on the shores of Loch Fyne, where the wild landscape of Argyll shapes both the atmosphere and experience. Inside...
Quality Assessed
Tigh An Truish
Tigh an Truish has been a hostelry for over 250 years and is just a few miles away from Oban. Expect picture postcard views of the bridge, friendly service and fantastic cooking that ma...
★★★★★ Rating
Glendaruel Caravan Park
Glendaruel Gardens, with an arboretum, is the peaceful setting for this pleasant, well established wooded site in a valley surrounded by mountains. It is set back from the main road and...
★★★ Rating
Loch Fyne Hotel & Spa
Situated in a stunning location with uninterrupted views across Loch Fyne and the surrounding landscape and close to the historical county town of Inveraray, seat of the Dukes of Argyll...
★★★★ Rating
Royal Hotel
Well situated in the heart of Oban, just minutes from the ferry terminal and with the shops on its doorstep, the Royal Hotel really is central. The comfortable and well-presented bedroo...
★★★ Rating
Taychreggan Hotel
Surrounded by stunning Highland scenery, Taychreggan is a stylish and superbly presented hotel which was once a busy drover's inn. It enjoys an idyllic setting among 40 acres of wooded ...
★★★ Rating
Oban Bay Hotel
The Oban Bay Hotel enjoys an enviable location sitting right on the esplanade looking onto Oban Bay and out towards the isles further afield. This wonderful hotel offers comfortable and...
★★★★ Rating
The Colintraive
The Colintraive is located on 'Argyll's Secret Coast' with views onto the narrow channel that separates the mainland from the Isle of Bute. This is an ideal base for touring, with the I...
★★★★ Rating





