Finlarig Castle facts for kids
Finlarig Castle is an old castle from the early 1600s. It stands on a small hill, on land surrounded by the River Lochay and Loch Tay. You can find it about half a mile north of Killin, in Stirling, Scotland. It used to be in a place called Perthshire.
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History of Finlarig Castle
Who Built Finlarig Castle?
Finlarig Castle was built in 1629. A powerful person named 'Black' Duncan Campbell of Glenorchy had it constructed. The castle is a type called an L-plan tower-house. It used to have a strong outer wall, known as a barmekin, for protection. This wall is now very old and damaged.
A Stronghold for the Campbells
Finlarig Castle was one of many strong buildings made by the Campbells of Breadalbane. They built these strongholds in areas like Argyll and Perthshire. These castles helped them control their lands.
Famous Visitors
In 1713, a well-known Scottish figure named Rob Roy MacGregor visited Finlarig Castle. He was a famous outlaw and folk hero.
What Made Finlarig Castle Special?
The Pit and the Oak Tree
Near the castle's north wall, there is a stone-lined pit. Legend says this pit was used for important prisoners. Common people who faced punishment were dealt with at a nearby oak tree.
The Breadalbane Mausoleum
Close to the castle, you can see what is left of the Breadalbane Mausoleum. A mausoleum is a building that holds graves. This one was built in 1829. It was made to look like old Tudor-style buildings. It stands where an earlier chapel and burial place once were. That first chapel was founded in 1523 by an ancestor of the Earls of Breadalbane, Sir Colin Campbell. Over many years, this brick building has fallen apart almost completely.
See also
In Spanish: Castillo de Finlarig para niños
