Discover the Mysteries of Gylen Castle!

 

Greetings, history enthusiasts! Let’s set sail to the rugged Isle of Kerrera, where Gylen Castle stands proudly—a weathered sentinel overlooking the Firth of Lorne.

 

A Brief History:

1582: The MacDougalls, a clan with a penchant for impressive architecture, raised Gylen Castle. Duncan MacDougall, their chief architect (okay, maybe not officially, but let’s pretend), put his heart and stones into this tower house. Picture it: rugged cliffs, salty sea breezes, and a castle rising defiantly against the elements.

1647: Fast-forward to the tumultuous Wars of the Three Kingdoms. General David Leslie, leading the Covenanters (think of them as the historical Avengers), decided to crash Gylen’s party. The castle was besieged, flames danced on its walls, and the Brooch of Lorn—yes, that very brooch from Robert the Bruce’s cloak—was swiped. Not cool, General Leslie!

19th Century: The Campbells of Inverawe (who, by the way, sound like they could be characters in a Highland romance novel) finally returned the Brooch of Lorn. It’s like a historical game of “Finders Keepers” but with more kilts and fewer playground rules.

The Setting: Imagine rugged cliffs, crashing waves, and a castle silhouette against the moody Scottish sky. Gylen Castle perches on a rocky promontory, surveying the Firth of Lorne like a wise old seafarer. It’s the kind of place where you half expect to find a hidden treasure chest or a ghostly bagpiper playing tunes from centuries past.

 

Fun Fact: Gylen Castle was made a scheduled monument in 1931. So, if you’re ever in the neighbourhood, swing by and pay your respects to the MacDougalls and their epic architectural endeavors.

 

Have you visited Gylen Castle? Share your photos and tales in the comments below!

 

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