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| List of names as written | Various modes of spelling | Authorities for spelling | Situation | Description remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DUNTROON CASTLE | Duntroon Castle Duntroon Castle Duntroon Castle |
The Rev [Reverend] Mr. Mappleton, Occr. [Occupier] William Martin Esqr. Mr. Gillies |
149 | An old Castle of small dimensions which wont to be in ruins, but was put into habitable repair a number of years ago by Neil Malcolm Esqr. late of Poltalloch who was brother to the present proprietor. It is about 3 storeys high and is situated on a rock, and has offices and a large garden attached. "At the southwest extremity of the parish stands the Castle of Duntroon. This Castle withstood the ravages of the celebrated Coll Macdonnell, alias Coll Ciotach i.e. left handed Coll & his followers when he invaded Argyleshire, who finding that it was impregnable proceeded northward along the Strath of Kilmartin towards Athnacra, near the ford of Lochawe, destroying and plundering everything in his way on the estates of Duntroon, Rassly & Kilmartin, and carrying away all the cattle with the exception of one dun cow. This cow is still known by the natives by the name of Bo-Mhaol othar Achabhean ie the humel dun cow of Achaven. The Castle has been put into a complete state of repair by the proprietor Mr. Malcolm of Poltalloch" New Stat Acct. [Statistical Account] |
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