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Castles In Clackmannanshire |
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Castle Campbell |
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miles east of Stirling, off A91 Standing on a promontory between two streams, it is
still in a good state of preservation and is 60 feet high. In 1489 the 1st Earl had the
name changed from 'Castle of Gloume' to Castle Campbell, and it expanded but
development was restricted by the small size of its site. The castle was burned in 1654 by
a band of Royalists. Following this only the tower house and east range could continue in
use, the rest remained derelict. The Argylls lived at the castle until the
19th century when it was sold by the 6th Duke of Argyll. Now the castle is owned by
the Department of the Environment. more information  |
