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The 18th-century baronial mansion of New Castle Lachlan

The 18th-century baronial mansion of New Castle Lachlan

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Located on the Cowal peninsula, this Category C listed building was built by Donald Maclachlan to replace a 15th-century fortress.

New Castle Lachlan is an 18th-century baronian mansion or country house located at Strathlachlan, Cowal peninsula, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. It was built in 1790 by Donald Maclachlan, the 19th laird, to replace the nearby 15th-century Old Castle Lachlan which stands on the shores of Loch Fyne.

The building is a protected category C listed building. It underwent a remodelling around 1910 by the architect George Mackie Watson.

Part of the residence now operates a holiday lets business. The property provides space for up to 15 guests across 8 bedrooms, allowing visitors to stay in this historic estate.

Sources: Wikipedia, OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, Wikimedia Commons

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