Kilmartin Castle

The next position on the list of the oldest hoKilmartin Castle is situated on the outskirts of Kilmartin Glen, an ancient landscape containing some of Scotland's most remarkable Neolithic and Bronze Age relics. Kilmartin Castle is a 16th-century Z-plan tower house castle at Kilmartin, Scotland. The castle itself dates back over 500 years. In 1550, a man named John Carswell was chosen as the castle's first custodian, and in 1575, the 5th Earl of Argyll, whom Carswell had trained in his childhood, bestowed upon him the renowned title of Bishop of the Isles.

Mary Queen of Scots later awarded Carswell the authority of Ioana Abbey on the nearby Isle of Mull, demonstrating that he knew his trades. Following this, the Campbell clan occupied Kilmartin Castle for about 200 years, until it fell into disrepair near the end of the 18th century. It has now been transformed into a five-star hotel where you may sleep in a four-poster bed.

Kilmartin Castle mixes a classic Scottish ambiance with several creative touches by owners Simon and Stef on the inside. The Speel, which mixes exposed stones with comfortable dark blue lime painted walls, was their favorite. It's bright and airy, with a skylight in the vaulted ceiling that provides you a view of the sky and trees above. You won't want to get out of the copper bathtub after a day spent exploring the Scottish countryside!

Location: Kilmartin, Lochgilphead PA31 8RQ, Scotland
Phone: +44 7507 038893
Website: kilmartincastle.com