We will be driving from Glasgow to Oban to visit Iona and then from Oban to Inverness for one day at Aigas Field Centre in Beauly.
Are there one or two castles along the way that we shouldn't miss? We will visit Edinburgh Castle before flying back to Washington, but thought it might be good to see another castle or two if possible since we'll never get back to Scotland.
Posted by
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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It's not a tourist attraction castle, but if you're wanting to stay in a castle, this one is near Oban.
Posted by
Delaware
1712 posts
Hi, smarmayor,
First of all, I hope that this is not your last trip to Scotland!
Secondly, there are a few castles which you can visit on your way from Glasgow to Oban. Some will be slightly out of the way, but well worth the detour.
The one which would take you farthest out of the way would be Doune Castle, although you could combine that with a visit to Stirling Castle. From Doune/Stirling, it's an easy drive to Oban.
One that's right on your way is Dumbarton Castle. If you take the most direct route to Oban, you'll be going right by it.
Inverary Castle is a little bit out of the way. You could take the A82/A83 to Inverary, then once you've visited the castle, take the A819/A85 to Oban.
If you're taking the tourist route from Oban to Inverness, you'll be going right by Urquhart Castle.
Finally, Dunstaffnage Castle is very close to Oban.
Hope that's enough info for now.
Happy castle hunting!
Best wishes,
Mike (Auchterless)
p.s.: As you're going to be on Mull anyway, Duart Castle is a really good one.
Posted by
Chicagoland
2148 posts
I agree with Allen that Barcaldine Castle is great if you need a B&B in the area.
If you're driving to Oban via the west side of Loch Lomond, Inveraray Castle on Loch Fyne is a perfect stop, both lovely interior and beautiful gardens. They have a tearoom is you need a break. You'll also pass by the ruins of Kilchurn Castle.
What is your route from Inverness to Edinburgh?