Inveraray Castle. Argyll, Western Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.

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Inveraray Castle is a country house near Inveraray in the county of Argyll, in western Scotland, on the shore of Loch Fyne, Scotland's longest sea loch. It is one of the earliest examples of Gothic Revival architecture. It has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century. The present castle was built in the Gothic Revival style. Improvements on the estate were begun in 1743 by Archibald Campbell, Earl of Ilay, soon to become 3rd Duke of Argyll The foundation stone of the new castle was laid in October 1746 and it replaced an earlier 15th-century castle.

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Location: Inveraray Castle. Argyll, Western Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe.
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