Edinample Castle

Aerial view of Edinample Castle

Edinample Castle is a late 16th century castle on the southern shores of Loch Earn near Balquhidder in the Stirling council area of Scotland.

The castle takes the form of a Z-plan tower house, originally built by 'Black' Duncan Campbell (Donnchadh Dubh) of Glenorchy. It is built on land acquired by the Campbells after their campaign for proscription, and subsequent demise of the MacGregors. It is said that Black Duncan pushed the castle's builder off the roof, in part to avoid paying him, but also because he omitted to construct the ramparts that had been requested. It is also said that the ghost of the builder has been seen walking on the roof.

The castle was extended in both the 18th and early 20th centuries, but fell into a state of dereliction by the early 1970s. It has now been refurbished for use as a private family home.

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Clan Campbell

Branches	Campbell of Argyll Campbell of Breadalbane Campbell of Cawdor Campbell of Glenorchy Campbell of Loudoun Campbell of Possil Campbell of Strachur Campbell of Auchinbreck

Lands	Inveraray Cawdor Breadalbane Kenmore Loudoun Possil Strachur

Castles	Inveraray Castle Castle Campbell Kilchurn Castle Innis Chonnell Castle Edinample Castle Carnasserie Castle Saddell Castle Finlarig Castle Torosay Castle Taymouth Castle Cawdor Castle Balloch Castle

Coordinates: 56°22′32″N 4°15′57″W / 56.3755°N 4.2657°W / 56.3755; -4.2657

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