Aros Castle Ruins

Isle of Mull, United Kingdom

Aros castle was probably built by one of the MacDougall Lords of Lorn in the 13th century and was once the major stronghold of the Lords of the Isles. It first comes on record in the later 14th century when it was in the possession of the Lords of the Isles. It appears to have been garrisoned by Argyll’s troops in 1690, though it was described two years previously as ‘ruinous, old, useless and never of any Strength’. Throughout the 18th century the lands of Aros were farmed by a succession of Campbell tacksmen, but there is no record of the castle having been inhabited at this period.

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Isle of Mull

Address

A848, Isle of Mull, United Kingdom

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Details

Founded: 13th century
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in United Kingdom

More Information

www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk
www.isle-of-mull.net
en.wikipedia.org

Rating

4.4/5 (based on Google user reviews)

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User Reviews

Vanessa Winfield (7 months ago)
Dairy Cottage is in a great location a short walk to a small secluded pebbly beach.

Susanne Hope (3 years ago)
Fabulous accommodation, this is our 3rd time there. Everything you could possibly need for a wonderful holiday. The owners are lovely.

Gener8 Scotland (4 years ago)
We came over from fife to do a solar survey for Richard Kellet and a year later and he has still not paid. nor will he answer any telephone or reply to my emails. I hope you see this and you remember to get back to me.

Patricia Pearson (5 years ago)
We've stayed in Cottages allover Scotland and never stayed in one so well equipped, We wanted for nothing even the weather was kind to us .Ive all ready recommend it to friends. Hopefully we will be back in the near future.

Thomas Steele (5 years ago)

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