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Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
Skene, James, 1815, Watercolour
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Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
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Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe
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View across Loch Awe to the ruins of Kilchurn Castle with a cloud covered mountain range in the background. A number of small trees fill the foreground.
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Skene, James
Date
1815
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27 x 41 cm
Type
Watercolour
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
Kilchurn Castle was built in 1440 by Sir John Campbell. It was a favourite residence of the Campbell chiefs because of the views over Loch Awe. In 1745 the King's troops used it for defending the pass and quelling the surrounding area.
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Skene's Highlands Monuments
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