Castle
Saddell Castle
SCT Scotland · 16th century
Saddell Castle is a historic 16th-century castle on the shore of the Kilbrannan Sound near Saddell, Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The original castle existed in Somerled's time in the 12th century. The castle served as a bastion of the MacDonald family for several centuries and continues to be visited by MacDonald diaspora from around the world who return to Western Scotland and the Isles. Several MacDonald Lords have resided at Saddell over the centuries, including Alasdair Mor MacDonald, younger brother of Angus Mor MacDonald, Lord of the Isles in the 13th century. Angus Og MacDonald once provided refuge to Robert the Bruce during the First War of Scottish Independence in the early 14th century before taking him on to Dunaverty Castle on the Mull of Kintyre.
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Saddell Castle ranks #5,740 of 8,764 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #186 of the 207 mapped in Scotland. Founded c. 1550, it is older than 39% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 827 atlas entries founded in the 16th century. 2 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Glasgow, 87 km away. See how Scotland compares in the castle statistics.
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Where is Saddell Castle?
Saddell Castle stands in Scotland, at 55.52742°, -5.50462°.
When was Saddell Castle built?
The atlas dates its founding to c. 1550. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.
How famous is Saddell Castle?
In this atlas's fame ranking: #5,740 of 8,764 worldwide, and #186 in Scotland. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.
What is the nearest castle to Saddell Castle?
Brodick Castle, about 24 km away.
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