πŸ“Œ Kilmartin, Argyll & Bute
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Dating from the mid 16th century, Carnasserie Castle is young in comparison to the other main tourist sites here in Kilmartin Glen; the numerous amazing burial cairns and ancient stones in the lower reaches of the valley pre-date the castle by thousands of years. Perhaps as a result of its more illustrious neighbours, visitors to the castle are fairly few – but they’re missing out on a substantial tower house (5 storeys’ worth – not to be sniffed at) with some fine carvings, still largely complete to roof height and offering good views into the glen’s narrow upper reaches.

🌍 Location

πŸ“Œ Off the A816 1 mi north of Kilmartin village

🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: NM 839008

πŸ›°οΈ GPS coordinates: 56.151177,-5.480605

🚌 Infrequent bus stops at car park

πŸš— Car park at 🧭 NM 840004 / πŸ›°οΈ 56.147616,-5.478889

πŸ“ Key info

⌚ Daily

🎫 Free

πŸ”— historicenvironment.scot

πŸ’¬ From the car park it’s a 10-min walk (each way) steeply uphill to the castle (⬀ Easy).

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