Sites
to See
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Castles
& Towers of Scotland |
| Location: |
Craignure, Island of Mull OS Map 49 NM
729353. |
| Status: |
Lived In |
| Owner: |
Chistopher James |
| Facilities: |
Guidebooks, Gardens, Cafe, Meals,
Toilets |
| Tel. |
01680 812421. |
| Open: |
Apr-Oct, Mon-Sun |
| Entry Fee: |
£2.50 to £5.00 |
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Torosay Castle
is really just a Victorian baronial mansion, dating from 1858 and designed by David Bryce.
Originally known as Duart House, it was renamed Torosay when Duart Castle was restored. It
was built for John Campbell but the expense forced him to sell in 1865. The Guthrie
family, whose descendants, later Guthrie-James, purchased it, and still owns it.
Torosay
is a family castle, and visitors are invited to make themselves at home. The information
notices are often humorous. The gardens extend to 12 acres and include a statue walk,
various terraces, and the Japanese Garden. A narrow gauge railway can be used to reach the
castle from near Craignure Pier. |
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