Castle ruins in Argyll and Bute

Castle ruins in and around Argyll and Bute: 20 listed. Walls, towers and crumbling gatehouses left to the weather — often free to wander and the most atmospheric photo stops of all.

Common questions

How many castle ruins are there in and around Argyll and Bute?

20 — each with its location on the map, what it is, and the visiting details we could confirm.

Are castle ruins in and around Argyll and Bute free to visit?

4 of 20 are confirmed free to visit, and 1 is ticketed. For the rest, entry is not confirmed yet — check each listing.