Old Inveraray Castle

Old Inveraray Castle

ID: QZP40_351_P239 DESCRIPTION: The original Inveraray Castle was built, in a different location to that of the present castle, in the 15th century by Colin Campbell, 1st Duke of Argyll. This castle was demolished during extensive rebuilding in the area between 1744 and 1758 when the 3rd Duke of Argyll relocated the town of Inveraray so he could build his new castle in its place. Inveraray Castle has remained the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, the chiefs of the Campbells of Argyll. This illustration was taken from 'A Tour in Scotland' by Thomas Pennant PLACENAME: Inveraray Castle DISTRICT: Inveraray OLD COUNTY/PARISH: ARGYLL: Inveraray DATE OF IMAGE: 1776 PERIOD: 1760s SOURCE: Highland Libraries COLLECTION: Fraser Mackintosh Collection (illustrations) Asset ID: 31176 KEYWORDS: