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We are located 9 miles north of Oban off the A828 Oban to Fort William road near Benderloch. Turn off the road at the village school and after 2 miles you will see a brown sign for Barcaldine Castle.
Glasgow airport is 90 miles - 2.5 hours drive and Edinburgh 110 miles - 3 hours drive.
We advise guests to travel by car. Ample Parking within the grounds of the castle.
Laird's Parlour guest sitting room and complimentary sherry
Large private garden with wonderful views.
Arrival/departure:
Check in from 4pm (strictly please!) until 8pm unless by prior arrangement.
Check out time is by 10.30am.
Payment terms:
UK cheque one week before arrival or cash on arrival.
Places to eat:
Our nearest restaurant (closed Nov-March) is 2 miles away in Benderloch. A little further at the Connel bridge (4 miles) is a choice of 3 pubs. In Oban (9 miles) there are excellent seafood restaurants (www.eeusk.com and www.waterfrontoban.co.uk)
Weddings/functions:
We are a licensed venue for civil marriage ceremonies.
Local Attractions:
Golf is available at the Isle of Eriska 01631 720802 and Horse riding at Appin 01631 730227
Recommendations from our Guest Book:
09/02 McKenzies, USA: Wonderful atmosphere. Delicious breakfast. The castle is fantastic!
10/02 Dakins, Yorkshire, UK: Excellent stay. Welcoming hosts. Great castle and location.
12/02 Comporeales, Australia: Excellent - we loved every minute!
05/05 (Had to include this one from Nick because it made us feel exceptionally proud!)
"I can write no words to say how good this place and the people who own and run it really are!!! Fantastic! Thank you so much"
The Family and the Castle:
Barcaldine, the 'Black Castle' is one of the few mediaeval castles in Scotland which is still habitable and which appears practically unchanged. The castle was built as a military outpost in the late 16th Century by Sir Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy (Black Duncan) who held a string of 7 castles across Scotland. Barcaldine is last remaining in Campbell hands.
The castle is connected to the Massacre of Glencoe and Appin Murder. To learn more about the Massacre of Glencoe and Appin Murder see www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/history/onthisday/ 13th February 1692 and 14th May 1752.
Roderick Campbell is a descendent of Black Duncan. He (+wife and 3 daughters) now live in the castle. | 
