New Castle Lachlan
| New Castle Lachlan | |
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.jpg) New Castle Lachlan in 2007 | |
 Interactive map of the New Castle Lachlan area | |
General information | |
| Location | Cowal Peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom, Strathlachlan, Scotland |
| Coordinates | 56°06′40″N 5°11′38″W / 56.111°N 5.194°W grid reference NS 01298 95558 |
New Castle Lachlan, is an 18th-century baronial mansion or country house located at Strathlachlan, Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland.[1]
History
[edit]It was built in 1790 by Donald Maclachlan, 19th laird, to replace the 15th century Old Castle Lachlan, which stands nearby on the shores of Loch Fyne. The building is protected as a category C listed building.[2]
The building was remodelled around 1910 by the architect George Mackie Watson.[3]
Part of the residence now operates a holiday lets business. With space for up to 15 guests with 8 bedrooms.[4]
Gallery
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The castle from the pond in 2008
The castle as seen from the meadow in 2007
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See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Castle Lachlan (Site no. NS09NW 26)". Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "New Castle Lachlan, Strathlachlan Estate (Category C Listed Building LB18295)". Retrieved 17 January 2019.
- ↑ David Goold. "Basic Biographical Details: George Mackie Watson". Scottisharchitects.org.uk. Retrieved 10 February 2017.
- ↑ "Home". Castle Lachlan. Retrieved 7 August 2025.
External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Lachlan Castle.
- Map sources for New Castle Lachlan
