Mingary Castle - Caisteal Mhiogharraaidh

Mingary Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Mhìogharraidh) is situated on a rocky outcrop overlooking the entrance to the Sound of Mull, about one mile southeast of the village of Kilchoan, Lochaber, Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Cille Chòmhain, Loch Abar, Alba). It is thought that the castle was built either by he MacDougalls or the MacDonalds of Ardnamurchanon the 13th or 14th century. It has been the site of much conflict and changed hands on a number of occasions. After falling into ruin it has now undergone a major refurbishment between 2013-16, enabled by the Mingary Preservation and Restoration Trust, where people can stay in a range of suites, along with living and dining rooms.

Image: Mingary Castle in 1813 by Willam Daniell (1769–1837)

Links:

Mingary Preservation and Restoration Trust Analytical and historical assessment Mingary Castle.

Mingary Castle Preservation and Restoration Trust

Mingary Castle Hotel