Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle (pronounced /ˌɪnvəˈrɛərə/ invə-REHRUH or /ˌɪnvəˈrɛərɪ/ invə-REHREH; Scottish Gaelic Caisteal Inbhir Aora [ˈkʰaʃtʲəl̪ˠ iɲɪɾʲˈɯːɾə]) is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch. It is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture.

Inveraray Castle
Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom
Inveraray Castle in 2014
Shown within Scotland
Inveraray Castle
Coordinates56°14′15″N 5°04′25″W
Grid referencegrid reference NN095092
Site information
Open to
the public
Yes
Site history
MaterialsStone
Events
Websitewww.inveraray-castle.com
Listed Building – Category A
Designated20 July 1971
Reference no.LB11552

It has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century.

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