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.
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Inveraray, Argyll, Scotland, United Kingdom | |
Inveraray Castle in 2014 | |
Shown within Scotland | |
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Coordinates | 56°14′15″N 5°04′25″W |
Grid reference | grid reference NN095092 |
Site information | |
Open to the public | Yes |
Site history | |
Materials | Stone |
Events | |
Website | www |
Listed Building – Category A | |
Designated | 20 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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