Wester Kames Castle facts for kids

Wester Kames Castle is a cool old building located near Kames Bay. This spot is close to Port Bannatyne on the Isle of Bute in Scotland. The castle was first built around the year 1700. Later, around 1900, it was rebuilt because it had become a ruin.

Wester Kames Castle, 2018

Wester Kames Castle: A Historic Scottish Tower

The Castle's Story: From Old Ruin to New Life

The main part of Wester Kames Castle is a type of old building called a tower house. It was first built around 1700. For a long time, it was the home of the Spense family.

By 1895, the castle became part of the land owned by the Marquess of Bute. A Marquess is a very important noble title, like a duke or an earl. At this time, only the ground floor of the castle was still standing.

The 3rd Marquess of Bute decided to rebuild the tower. He asked a special architect named Robert Weir Schultz to do the work in 1897. You can still see where the old ruined part meets the new 19th-century rebuilding. There's a line of bricks that shows the difference!

Schultz did a great job. He paid close attention to every detail. He made sure the new parts matched the old style. This made the castle look like a "convincing Baronial tower." This means it looked like a real, grand castle from old times.

What Does Wester Kames Castle Look Like?

The main tower of Wester Kames Castle is about 25 feet long and 21 feet wide. It stands four floors high. There's also a taller stair tower on the north-west side, which is five floors high.

Wester Kames Castle is considered a very important old building. It is a Category A listed building. This means it's protected because of its special history and architecture.

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  An old drawing of Wester Kames Castle from 1887, before it was rebuilt.