Tarbert Castle

Tarbert Castle
Tarbert, Kintyre, Scotland
Tarbert Castle
Tarbert Castle is located in Argyll and Bute
Tarbert Castle
Tarbert Castle
Coordinates55°51′49″N 5°24′31″W / 55.863611°N 5.408611°W / 55.863611; -5.408611
Site information
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuin
Tarbert Castle in 2008 before restoration works

Tarbert Castle is located on the southern shore of East Loch Tarbert, at Tarbert, Argyll, Scotland, at the north end of Kintyre. Tarbert Castle was a strategic royal stronghold during the Middle Ages and one of three castles at Tarbert. The castle overlooks the harbour and although pre 14th century in construction, the tower dates back to 1494 and the visit of James IV to the Western Highlands.