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Castle Campbell

1.5 Km north of the A91, East of Stirling, Dollar FK14 7PP , Scotland
01259 742408
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Dollar
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Castles
Owner description: Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen is the forbidding looking 15th-century fortress, Castle Campbell. The castle was the lowland stronghold of the... more » Owner description: Dramatically situated above Dollar Glen is the forbidding looking 15th-century fortress, Castle Campbell. The castle was the lowland stronghold of the powerful Campbell earls of Argyll, who were seldom far from the major political and religious events of late medieval Scotland. Attractive terraced gardens.The imposing ruin stands in solemn isolation upon a narrow ridge, overlooked by a crescent of the Ochil Hills. Two precipitous ravines hem it on either side, through which thunder the Burn of Care and the Burn of Sorrow. The setting couldn’t be more dramatic.The oldest part of the stone castle was built in the early 15th century. At that time it was called ‘Castle Glume’. Around 1465 it passed through marriage to Colin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll. This powerful Highland chief needed a secure but impressive Lowland seat at the heart of the realm, within easy reach of the main centres of the royal court. Castle Glume fitted the bill perfectly. In 1489, the earl changed the name to Castle Campbell. And there the Campbells stayed for the next 200 years, until they tired of all those steps and relocated to Argyll’s Lodging, a fine townhouse beside Stirling Castle. « less
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Champaign, IL. USA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Beautiful setting and grounds for castle ruin. Particularly good for hikers and nature lovers who want an off-the-beaten-track visit

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

As a family we've been going here for about 50 years. As a kid I loved climbing the hills and playing in the ruins. Now my own kids take their children and they love it. Beautiful views, peaceful and quiet.

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Galashiels, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Castle Campbell nestles in breathtaking country side. It is quite a strenuous walk up from Dollar but well worth the effort. Finlay (the manager) gave us a brief history of the castle and it's importance to the history of that part of Scotland. A MUST visit castle with amazing views and many interesting rooms.

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

I like to walk up to Castle Campbell from Dollar. It takes about an hour if you take your time and done hurry. From the Castle you can then keep on going to the Ochil hills and enjoy the views. or if you want to visit the castle its standard National Trust and worth a look if you haven't been... More

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Gateside, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We regularly visit this lovely castle (my friends got married here!) The walk up and down from Dollar is lovely - you can guddle in the river if it's warm or crunch through the snow - any time of year it's lovely. The gardens are fab to sit in. The cafe is a welcoming place to grab a refreshment and... More

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Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

We visited Castle Campbell on a whim, because a friend claimed to be related to the Campbell family. I am so glad that we made the effort to find it. The castle stands majestically on a hill above Dollar Glen. The road to the castle is difficult to find. It is narrow and has a stone wall running along the... More

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Orange County, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

The Campbell Castle near Dollar, Scotland, is loaded with history, and is not far from the main highway that goes to St. Andrews. To get to it you must take a narrow road that has room for one car, but there are occasional turnouts in case someone is coming from the other direction. From the parking lot you have a... More

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Bakersfield
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

This castle had the most stunning views. Would be a wonderful setting for a spring wedding. A must see while in Scotland. There is a hike involved so be prepared with water and hiking shoes.

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2012

Below The Ochil Hills stands Castle Campbell, the chief lowland stronghold of the Campbell clan. It's a pleasant walk up the wooded glen. If you go beyond the castle, there are terrific views across the Firth of Forth and the town of Dollar.

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Fifield, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

The beauty starts at the bottom of the Dollar Glen with the walk through the glen up to the Castle - it should not be missed. My husband and I were married in this Castle so it has special associations for us.

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