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Formerly known as the Castle of Glooms, this castle is beautifully sited upon a narrow bridge overlooked by the Ochil Hills. The 15th century fortress of Castle Campbell is dramatically situated above Dollar Glen. The oldest part is a well-preserved 15th century tower around which other buildings were constructed, including an unusual loggia.
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19 de mar. de 2022 · Knox visited Castle Campbell and preached there, some time in 1556. In January 1563 Mary, Queen of Scots, stayed at Castle Campbell for three days on the occasion of the marriage of Margaret, sister to the 5th Earl of Argyll, and James Stewart, Lord Doune. Knox came to Castle Campbell again in February 1564 and met the Earl of Argyll.
6 de feb. de 2019 · History of Campbell Castle. The naturally defended position of the original tower, with narrow gorges to either side, made the site the ideal spot for John Stewart, Lord Lorne, in 1430. When Lord Lorne’s daughter Isabel Stewart was married to Colin Campbell the 1st Earl of Argyll, the then Castle Gloom became Campbell property.
Castle Campbell is a little-known but very important castle nestled into the hills at the top of Dollar Glen, part of the Ochil Hills in Clackmannanshire. Originally known as Castle Glume, it dates back to the early 1400’s and started live as a relatively quiet tower house. All was to change in 1465 when the castle became part of the powerful ...
Hace 4 días · Castle Campbell is suitable for: ceremonies; photography; Castle Campbell’s breathtaking location adds a sense of theatre to wedding ceremonies held here. From high above Dollar Glen, the striking 15th-century fortress looks out over ancient woodlands, a ravine, rushing waters and the wild natural beauty of the Ochil Hills.
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. Mary was impressed by this and said "this reminds me of home".
