List of listed buildings in Campbeltown facts for kids
Did you know that many buildings in Campbeltown, Scotland, are super special? They are called listed buildings because they are important for history or architecture. This means they are protected by law so they can be kept safe for future generations to enjoy.
In Scotland, buildings are put into different groups based on how important they are:
- Category A buildings are the most important. They are of national or international importance, either because of their special design or how old they are.
- Category B buildings are also very important, but usually on a regional or local level. They are great examples of a certain time period or style.
- Category C(S) buildings are important too, but less so than A or B. They might be good examples of traditional buildings or have some local historical interest.
Let's explore some of these amazing places in Campbeltown!
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Famous Landmarks and Public Buildings
Campbeltown has many public buildings that are listed, showing their importance to the town's history.
Campbeltown Town Hall
The Town Hall is a Category B listed building. It's a central part of the town, used for many community events. It's a great example of the kind of grand buildings built in the past for local government.
Campbeltown Picture House
The Wee Picture House on Hall Street is a very special building. It's a Category A listed building, which means it's one of the most important in Scotland! It's one of the oldest working cinemas in the world and still shows movies today. Imagine watching a film in a place with so much history!
Public Library and Museum
The Public Library and Museum on St John Street and Hall Street is another Category A listed building. This means it's also nationally important. It's a beautiful building that has served the community for many years, holding books and historical items.
Campbeltown Cross
The Campbeltown Cross at Old Quay Head is a Category A listed monument. This ancient stone cross is a very important historical symbol for Campbeltown. It tells stories of the town's past and is a key landmark.
Sheriff Court House
The Sheriff Court House on Castlehill is a Category B listed building. This is where legal matters for the area are handled. It's an important building for the justice system in Campbeltown.
Historic Businesses and Hotels
Many of Campbeltown's old businesses and hotels are also listed, showing their role in the town's development.
Distilleries
Campbeltown was once known as the "Whisky Capital of the World," and some of its old distilleries are listed buildings.
- Springbank Distillery on Glebe Street is a Category B listed building. It's one of the few remaining distilleries in Campbeltown and still makes whisky today.
- Glen Scotia Distillery (formerly Scotia Distillery) on High Street Dalintober is also Category B. It's another historic distillery that continues the town's whisky-making tradition.
- The Former Benmore Distillery (now West Coast Motors) on Saddell Street is a Category B listed building. Even though it's no longer a distillery, its buildings are preserved.
Hotels
Several hotels in Campbeltown are listed, showing their long history of welcoming visitors.
- The Argyll Arms Hotel on Main Street is a Category B listed building. It's a well-known hotel in the heart of the town.
- The White Hart Hotel on Castlehill and Argyll Street is also a Category B listed building. It has been a part of Campbeltown for many years.
- The Royal Hotel on Main Street is a Category C(S) listed building. It's another important part of Campbeltown's hospitality history.
Other Businesses
- The Commercial Inn on Cross Street and Burnside Street is a Category B listed building. This old inn has been a gathering place for a long time.
- The building at 30-32 Union Street, which includes Cadenhead's Whisky Shop, is a Category B listed building. This shop is famous for its whisky.
Churches and Religious Sites
Churches are often very old and beautiful, and Campbeltown has several listed ones.
- Highland Kirk (Church Of Scotland) on New Quay Street is a Category B listed building. It's an important place of worship in the town.
- Highland Church Hall (formerly Lowland Church) on Kirk Street and St John Street is also Category B.
- St Kiaran's Episcopal Church on Argyll Street is a Category C(S) listed building.
- St Kieran's Chapel (Roman Catholic) on St John Street is a Category C(S) listed building.
Residential Buildings and Estates
Many homes and residential areas in Campbeltown are also listed, showing the town's architectural heritage.
- 10-12 Glebe Street is a Category B listed building. It's a good example of residential architecture from its time.
- 69-73 Longrow is a Category B listed building. These houses are part of the town's historic streetscape.
- 40-48 Main Street and 1-21 Longrow South are Category B listed buildings, showing a block of important residential and commercial properties.
- Low Askomil, Rosemount is a Category B listed building, a grand house with a gardener's cottage and coach-house.
- High Askomil, Bellgrove is a Category A listed building, one of the most important houses in the area.
- High Askomil, Rothmar is another Category A listed building, known for its beautiful design.
- Kilkerran Road, Redholme is also a Category A listed building, a very significant home.
Other Notable Structures
Davaar Lighthouse
The Davaar Lighthouse is a Category B listed building. Located on Davaar Island, it's an important aid to navigation for ships. Lighthouses are often beautiful and strong structures built to withstand the sea.
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Old Lifeboat Station
The Former Lifeboat House on Kilkerran Road is a Category B listed building. Lifeboat stations are important for maritime safety and often have interesting designs.
William Mackinnon Statue
In Kinloch Public Park, there's a statue of William Mackinnon, which is a Category B listed monument. Statues often honor important people from a town's past.
The Hall, Dalintober
The Hall on High Street Dalintober is a Category C(S) listed building. It's a local landmark with historical significance.
Campbeltown Heritage Centre
The Heritage Centre on Big Kiln Street (formerly Lorne Street Free Gaelic Church) is a Category C(S) listed building. It now helps to preserve and share the history of Campbeltown.
Argyll Distillery Bonded Warehouse
This warehouse on Lochend Street is a Category B listed building. It's a reminder of Campbeltown's rich history as a whisky-producing town.
The Old School
The Former Free Church School on Big Kiln Street is a Category B listed building. It's an important part of the town's educational history.
Images for kids
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Buildings on Prince's Street.
See also
- List of listed buildings in Argyll and Bute
