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Approach Skipness from Claonaig, where the ferry terminal for Arran is found. Go through the village, the entrance to the Castle is at the end of the road.  There is a largish car park opposite the entrance on your left, you then have a pleasant walk down to the castle or for those unable to walk far, drive through the gates and down to the small Castle car park.

Skipness Castle was built in 13th Century. There is access to several rooms from a stone staircase. A wooden and stone staircase continues up into the tower if you have a head for heights, can be a little dark on the way back down.

Views from the top of Skipness Castle are worth the climb. To the left you will see the ruins of Kilbrannan Chapel, which has some interesting carved medieval tombstones protected by wooden cases. Arran can be seen on the horizon.

Entrance to Skipness Castle Skipness 13th Century Castle Views of Arran from Skipness Castle.
There are several walks around the grounds - woodland, hill and coastal walks. The Bluebell wood is best visited in April/May.  At the top of the Castle you can see Skipness House & the Seafood cabin, it also gives a good overall view of Kintyre from this point.

Skipness House from Skipness Castle

Seafood Cabin at Skipness Castle


Skipness Seafood Cabin provides fresh sandwiches, meals and home made scones during the day. Open from late May to late September, it is a gastronomical delight!  A full menu is available in our Reception.


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