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Torrisdale Castle

Torrisdale Castle is a historic mansion residence, overlooking Torrisdale Bay, Argyll, south of Carradale, Kintyre, Scotland. The castle is situated at the edge of the village of Torrisdale. It is a category B listed building.

History

The mansion was built in 1815, by General Keith Macalister, of Loup and Torrisdale in 1815. Designed by architect James Gillespie Graham, the mansion is castellated and consists of two storeys and a basement. Further extensions occurred in the 1900s.

The estate is home to the Macalister Hall family who have owned Torrisdale since 1890. A number of lodges, cottages, houses and even an apartment within the castle are available as self-catering accommodation. An organic Tannery & gin distillery also run on the estate.

References

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "TORRISDALE CASTLE (Category B Listed Building) (LB18396)". Retrieved 17 January 2019.
  2. "Macalisters in Britain's Colonial Past". 2009. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2009.
  3. "Torrisdale Castle self-catering cottages". Torrisdale Castle Estate. Retrieved 6 September 2009.
  4. "Torrisdale Castle Accommodation". 2009. Retrieved 3 July 2009.

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