​At A Glance​
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7 bedrooms including 2 x four poster, 2 x doubles, 2 x twin and 1 x single (sleeps 13) , 3 bathrooms
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Open fires
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Dog Friendly
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8 acres of grounds to explore
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WiFi & Smart TV
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Games room
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5 miles to the beach
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Pubs, restaurants, shops 3 miles
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Walled garden
Where Stone Walls Hold Centuries of Stories
Kilchrist Castle is steeped in centuries of Scottish history. Once owned by the Chief of Clan MacTavish, the present castle was built in 1820 by Dugald MacTavish of Dunardry, a respected Writer to the Signet. Yet the story of Kilchrist reaches back even further. It is believed that the site may have been visited by Robert the Bruce, King of Scots from 1306 until his death in 1329, during a time when the lands of Kintyre were of great strategic importance. Today the castle stands as a proud reminder of its rich heritage, where echoes of Scotland’s past meet the beauty of the present.
From Donegal to Dunardry: A Clan’s Rise
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For generations the lands of Kilchrist have been closely tied to Clan MacTavish, a Highland clan whose story is woven through the wild beauty of Argyll and Kintyre. Descended from ancient Celtic roots, the MacTavishes were known for their loyalty, resilience and fierce pride in their heritage. As chiefs and landowners, they stood as guardians of their people and their land, through times of both hardship and honour. To walk these grounds today is to step into that legacy. It's a place where clan bonds ran deep and the spirit of the Highlands still stirs in the sea air.