Castle Stalker is a four-story tower house or keep picturesquely set on a tidal islet on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe. The islet is accessible (with difficulty) from the shore at low tide. The name 'Stalker' comes from the Gaelic Stalcaire, meaning 'hunter' or 'falconer'.
Castle stalker Sunrise at castle stalker
Castle Stalker another shot taken on a great workshop with www.wild-landscapes-tours.co.uk/ Castle Stalker is a picturesque castle located on a small island in Loch Laich, a sea loch on the west coast of Scotland. The castle itself is a compact, four-story tower house with a steeply pitched roof, which gives it a distinctive and dramatic appearance. The castle was originally built as a stronghold for the MacDougall clan, who were one of the most powerful families in the region. However, in the 15th century, the castle passed into the hands of the Stewart family, who were the rulers of Scotland at the time. Over the centuries, the castle changed hands several times and underwent a number of modifications and additions. In the 17th century, it was owned by the Campbell family, who added a new wing and a courtyard to the castle. However, the castle eventually fell into disrepair and was abandoned in the early 18th century. In the 19th century, the castle was purchased by a local farmer, who used it as a storehouse for his animals. It was later bought by a businessman named Charles Stewart of Achara, who began a restoration project in the early 20th century. Stewart added a new roof and repaired the walls, but he died before the project was completed. The castle remained in a state of disrepair until the mid-20th century, when it was purchased by Lt. Col. D. R. Stewart Allward, who continued the restoration work. The castle was eventually completed in the 1960s and has since become a popular tourist attraction. Today, Castle Stalker is owned by the Stewart Allward family and is open to the public for tours and events. It has also been featured in several movies and television shows, including the 1975 film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail".
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Looking For The Holy Grail Looking For The Holy Grail, Castle Stalker
Castle Stalker
Stalker Usually found on the cover of shortbread tins or picture postcards, it's one of Scotland's most remote yet beautiful strongholds. The haunting Castle Stalker stands as a lone sentinel on its own tiny tidal islet on the beautiful Loch Laich, on the west coast just south of Glencoe. This famous castle has appeared in films such as Monty Python and the Holy Grail and played a key role in Scottish clan disputes. Reportedly taking its name from the Gaelic word 'Stalcaire', which loosely translates as 'hunter' or 'falconer', the site was once used as a base by Scottish royalty for stalking and hunting trips in the surrounding country side. A recognisable sight for anyone who has travelled the road between Oban and Glencoe, the four-story tower dates back to the 14th century, when it was originally thought to have been a small fortified building in the hands of Clan MacDougall, who held Lorn and the surrounding area at the time. Though it did pass briefy back into Stewart hands there after, it was eventually forfeited to the Campbells once more after the Stewarts supported King James VII & II against King William of Orange and lost their lands following his defeat. During the Jacobite uprising of 1745, the castle, then in Government hands found itself besieged by a strong force of Stewarts, who were unable to take it. The subsequent defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden, the castle was used by Government troops as both a prison and a place for the defeated clan warriors to hand in their weapons. The Lordship of Lorn and the castle and its surrounding lands then passed for a short time into the hands of the Stewarts, who are thought to have created the building in the form it is seen today. It was during their reign that King James IV of Scotland, who was related to them by blood, was born in 1473 came to visit the castle and is said to have stayed their many times on his hunting trips in Argyll. Incredibly, the castle once again changed hands to the Campbells after the 7th Stewart Chief, Duncan, lost a drunken wager. Though it did pass briefy back into Stewart hands there after, it was eventually forfeited to the Campbells once more after the Stewarts supported King James VII & II against King William of Orange and lost their lands following his defeat. During the Jacobite uprising of 1745, the castle, then in Government hands found itself besieged by a strong force of Stewarts, who were unable to take it. The subsequent defeat of Bonnie Prince Charlie at Culloden, the castle was used by Government troops as both a prison and a place for the defeated clan warriors to hand in their weapons.
Castle Stalker at sunset, Loch Laich, Scotland
Loch Laich at sunset, Scotland
Silhouette of mysterious Castle Stalker, Loch Laich, Scotland
Medieval tower house Castle Stalker is once of the best preserved of the medieval tower houses, dating back to the 1440s. It is a Category A listed property. In the background is Sgeir Bhuidhe lighthouse on Loch Linnhe and the distant Ardnamurchan Mountains. Argyll, Scotland. 10/12/2022 www.allenfotowild.com
Castle Stalker, XIVth century, Scotland
Castle Stalker at dusk, Scotland
Castle Stalker in the middle of Loch Laich, Scotland
Loch Laich at twilight, Scotland
Castle Stalker Castle Stalker is a 4 story tower house from the 15th C, on Loch Laich, an inlet off Loch Linnhe, with Ardnamurchan Mountains in background, Argyll, Scotland. The name Stalker comes from the Gaelic, meaning 'hunter' or 'falconer'. The castle, one of the best preserved medieval towers, is a Category A listed building. 07/11/2022 www.allenfotowild.com
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"Castle Stalker" Castle Stalker is situated in Scotland on Loch Laich, 25 miles north of Oban. It's a privately owned castle which was once used as a location for the film Monty Python Holy Grail. A superb place to visit.
Castle Stalker, Appin, Argyll, Scotland I always think this scene is very Lord of the Rings. The castle actually featured in Monty Python and The Holy Grail and has a long history.
Flowers on the beach, Appin, Scotland Two weeks spent in Scotland. Our next adventure took us along the road from Glencoe down to Castle Stalker. Along the way, we stopped at the church in Ballachulish.
Castle Stalker, Appin, Scotland Two weeks spent in Scotland. Our next adventure took us along the road from Glencoe down to Castle Stalker. Along the way, we stopped at the church in Ballachulish.
Kestrels Kestrels are a familiar sight with their pointed wings and long tail, hovering beside a roadside verge. Numbers of kestrels have declined since the 1970s, probably as a result of changes in farming and so it is included on the Amber List. They have adapted readily to man-made environments and can survive right in the centre of cities. Camera info Sony A7M4-1/400-sec-at-F10-iso3200-( FE100-400mm-GM ) #davenewbyphotos see more of my www.davenewbyphotos.co.uk/nature/
Castle Stalker Set on a tidal islet on Loch laich (Argyll and bute)
Castle Stalker Straw Picture Made by a Prisoner of War
20220706 003 Oban to Glencoe Castle Stalker
