Dunans Castle

Dunans Castle sits at the head of Glendaruel,glen of the river, in Argyll.The historic structure was shown on maps as far back as 1590 and was the seat of the clan Fletcher
The castle sits in 16 acres of ground.

 

The Fletcher clan whose previous home was Achallader Castle moved to Dunans in 1745 bringing with them the door from Achallader. The original mansion style house was converted into it’s present Franco-baronial form by Edinburgh based architect Andrew Kerr and consisted of four main apartments and six bedrooms.

 

The B listed building passed out of Fletcher hands in 1997 and was run as an hotel until it was gutted by fire on 14th.January 2001 losing its main roof. Sadly the building was left as a ruin.

Dunans Woodland garden is a heritage garden accessed over the unique A’listed Dunans Bridge designed by Thomas Telford. The walk gives excellent views of the ruined B listed Dunans Castle, seat of the Clan Fletcher. The garden includes a ravine walk through ancient woodland and waterfall views, a marshland boardwalk through a wildflower meadow, an excellent collection of exotic rhododendron, azalea, ancient limes and big trees. Flowers noted are orchids, mixed daffodil, bluebell, wild garlic and lily of the valley. Wildlife includes bats, breeding owls, water vole, deer, red squirrel.

Opening Times: Mar to Oct & Xmas & New Year, 10:00-17:00. Guided Tours by request.
Admission: Donation to the Trust - honesty boxes.
Dog Friendly: Dogs Permitted (permitted on lead - please pick up after your dog)

 

Rating: n/a

 

How to get there: On the A886, 12 miles beyond Strachur, travelling south.

 

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