Tour Scotland Travel Video Castle And Gardens Inveraray Argyll

Tour Scotland travel video of the castle and gardens at Inveraray on ancestry visit to Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Work on the castle began in 1743 and replaced an earlier 15th century castle. In October 1746 the foundation stone was laid. Built in Gothic Revival style, later additions included a third floor with dormer windows and steep conical roofs. The village of Inveraray was moved in the 1770s to give the castle a more secluded setting. It has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century. The 2012 Christmas episode of Downton Abbey was partly filmed here; the castle portraying the fictional Duneagle Castle. Inveraray Castle also featured in a series on Scottish castles made by American broadcaster PBS. The topography of Inveraray and its close proximity to Loch Fyne form one of Scotland's most recognisable landscapes. The mature parks, gardens and woodlands of the Inveraray estate contribute significantly to the surrounding scenery. The surrounding high moorland and distant mountains of Argyll provide a spectacular wider setting for the castle. Blog post of interest to folks with ancestry, genealogy or Scottish Family Roots in Scotland who may wish to visit one day.

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