• Approaching Skipness Castle is an experience in itself as the drive along Skipness beachfront is lovely, and you get to enjoy the exquisite surrounding scenery.
  • In 1898 the laird and the process of restoration commenced removing the farm buildings. Skipness Castle is located near Skipness, in the Kintyre peninsula.
  • Skipness Castle is an early 13th century castle standing on the North east coast of the Kintyre peninsula, looking across Kilbrannan Sound to the Isle of Arran.
  • A 13th Century Castle, owned and maintained by Historic Scotland. ... Skipness Castle commands the channel between Argyll and Northern Arran.
  • The MacDonalds built up the fortifications of Skipness Castle and it was during their rule that the impressive outer wall was established.
  • Skipness Castle stands on the east side of the Kintyre peninsula in Scotland, near the village of Skipness.
  • Skipness Castle. P3w1. ... The oldest structures of the castle date from the early 13th century and consist of a large stone building with a rectangular base.
  • To secure the peace, the building of the first Skipness Castle began in the 13th century and the ruined walls and massive tower house still guard the shore.
  • Beyond Skipness village rise the substantial remains of 13th-century Skipness Castle, a former possession of the Lords of the Isles.
  • You can walk to Skipness Castle from Tarbert via the Kintyre Way. ... Then follow the woodland walk along Campbell's Glen and back to the castle car park.