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Clan MacDougall is a Highland Scottish clan, historically based in and around Argyll.The Lord Lyon King of Arms, the Scottish official with responsibility for regulating heraldry in Scotland, issuing new grants of coats of arms, and serving as the judge of the Court of the Lord Lyon, recognizes under Scottish law the Chief of Clan MacDougall.
Dunollie Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Dhùn Ollaigh) is a small ruined castle located on a hill north of the town of Oban, on the west coast of Scotland in Argyll and Bute. The site enjoys views over towards the island of Kerrera and a view of the town, harbour, and outlying isles. The castle is open to the public as part of the Dunollie ...
Duntrune Castle is located on the north side of Loch Crinan and across from the village of Crinan in Argyll and Bute, west of Scotland. It is thought to be the oldest continuously occupied castle on mainland Scotland. [1] It was the seat of the Campbells of Duntroon until 1792. The castle is a category B listed building. [2]
The castle was initially a stronghold of the Clan MacDougall. When they backed the losing side in the dispute between Edward I and Robert de Bruys , their lands were declared forfeit and the castle was given by King Robert to Angus Og of Islay Lord of the Isles and Clan Donald .
The Dunollie Preservation Trust, established in 1998 by Morag MacDougall. Nowadays, the DPT is responsible for the preservation of numerous listed buildings and monuments, such as Dunollie Castle in Oban, Gylen Castle on Kerrera, and the 1745 House Museum. Additionally, the trust oversees the maintenance of nationally significant archives and a ...
The castle was besieged then burned by the Covenanters under General Leslie in 1647 during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. In May 2006 extensive conservation of the castle was completed with a £300,000 grant by Historic Scotland and £200,000 raised by worldwide members of Clan MacDougall .
Garthland Castle was located near Garthland Mains, Stoneykirk, Rhins of Galloway, Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. [7] The castle was possibly built in 1211, as a datestone bearing that date has been discovered within the Garthland Mains estate. The castle was seat of the family of M'Dowall of Garthland.
Achanduin Castle, (also known as Achadun Castle and Acha-Dun), [3] is a castle, now in ruins, located about 5.0 kilometres (3.1 mi) west of Achnacroish on the north-western coastline of the island of Lismore, [1] in Argyll and Bute, Scotland. [3] The castle overlooks Loch Linnhe and Bernera Island. The ruins are thought to date back to the ...