Castle Stalker

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Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker

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Castle Stalker is a picturesque castle located on a small island in Loch Laich, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland. The castle itself is a compact, four-story tower house with a steeply pitched roof, which gives it a distinctive and dramatic appearance.

The castle was originally built as a stronghold for the MacDougall clan, who were one of the most powerful families in the region. However, in the 15th century, the castle passed into the hands of the Stewart family, who were the rulers of Scotland at the time.

Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times and underwent a number of modifications and additions. In the 17th century, it was owned by the Campbell family, who added a new wing and a courtyard to the castle. However, the castle eventually fell into disrepair and was abandoned in the early 18th century.

In the 19th century, the castle was purchased by a local farmer, who used it as a storehouse for his animals. It was later bought by a businessman named Charles Stewart of Achara, who began a restoration project in the early 20th century. Stewart added a new roof and repaired the walls, but he died before the project was completed.

The castle remained in a state of disrepair until the mid-20th century, when it was purchased by Lt. Col. D. R. Stewart Allward, who continued the restoration work. The castle was eventually completed in the 1960s and has since become a popular tourist attraction.

Today, Castle Stalker is owned by the Stewart Allward family and is open to the public for tours and events. It has also been featured in several movies and television shows, including the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".

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Taken on: January 28, 2023
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