Loch Assynt,Ardvreck castle by Garlor
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Description
In the later years of the fifteenth century the MacLeods of Assynt decided to build themselves a castle on a good defensive site at the north eastern end of the loch. This first castle was a comparatively simple rectangular block of some three or four storeys.
About a century later Donald Ban, ninth MacLeod of Assynt added a tower with a stair and two upper rooms with fireplaces and also creating vaulted cellars and a vault over the great hall.
In 1650 the MacLeods imprisoned the Marquis of Montrose in the castle. At the time many Scots saw Montrose as a traitor, but within twenty years the political situation changed and it was the MacLeods who were being vilified. This played into the hands of the MacKenzies who achieved their long nurtured ambition to acquire Assynt through a siege of the castle in 1672.
Historic Assynt have recently completed the consolidation of the castle ruins.
There is a car-park close by and footpaths lead to the Castle and Calda House.
This should really have been the location for the Highlander film clan !!!
Comments (13)
STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
My most recent take on Scottish castles was reading about how the king (of England) would come in the middle of winter to besiege them when loyalty was not shown. No making arms in winter and waiting until spring for him as he was never on a Crusade.
Looks peaceful now, but I bet this place has a bloody past.
What a beautiful spot. Thank you so for sharing this.
Beautiful place, well done!
Excellent shot!
Thanks for the history and of course the fine aerial.
beautiful such as always !
Stunning shot!
Wonderful! I found myself looking for ages to fully appreciate the scale!
an amazing place and a wonderful shot!
There is something that calls to the soul when one sees pictures of the highlands. This is a beauty. Such depth and clarity. ANd I agree it should have been used for the Highlanders series!!!!
:0 I never saw this one before! Wonderful photo! Even nicer now I've seen it close up!