Inveraray Castle is a castle in western Scotland. It is the seat of the Chief the southern branch of the Clan Campbell, the Duke of Argyll. The main gatehouse of Harlech Castle, Wales. ... Transport in Scotland List of not fully sovereign nations National parks (Scotland) Traditional music of Scotland Castles in Scotland Museums in Scotland Abbeys and priories in Scotland List of Universities in Scotland List of Scots List of Scottish writers List of Monarchs of Scotland References This article does not cite... Clan Campbell is one of the largest Highland Scottish clans. ...

The initial design for the castle was made in 1720 by the architect Sir John Vanbrugh, who also designed Blenheim Palace. This design was later developed by the architects Roger Morris and William Adam, who oversaw the beginning of the castle's construction in 1746, commissioned by Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll. It was completed in 1789 for John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll and his wife, Elizabeth. Built in the Scottish baronial style, it stands on the original site of the village of Inveraray - when Archibald Campbell decided to build the castle he had the village demolished and rebuilt a mile away, so that it would not impinge on the castle's outlook. Sir John Vanbrugh in Godfrey Knellers Kit-cat portrait, considered one of Knellers finest portraits. ... Blenheim Palace, The Great Court. ... William Adam (1684 - 1748) was a Scottish architect and builder, born in Fife, Scotland. ... Archibald Campbell, 3rd Duke of Argyll, 1st Earl of Islay (June 1682 - April 15, 1761) was a Scottish nobleman, politician, lawyer, and soldier. ... John Campbell, 5th Duke of Argyll (June 1723 - May 24, 1806) was a Scottish soldier and nobleman. ... Scottish baronial style is an architectural style typical of the castles of North East Scotland. ... Inveraray is a burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located on the western shore of Loch Fyne near its head, and on the A83 road. ...

Incorporating Baroque, Palladian and Gothic architectural features, the castle layout is square with four round, castelated towers at each corner, each of which bears a conical spire. It is surrounded by 2 acres of formal gardens and 14 acres of parkland and lies around a mile north of the village of Inverary, near the shore of Loch Fyne in Argyll and Bute. Inveraray is a burgh in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, located on the western shore of Loch Fyne near its head, and on the A83 road. ... Loch Fyne is a sea loch on the west coast of Argyll and Bute, Scotland. ... Argyll and Bute (Earra-Ghaidheal agus Bòd in Gaelic) is one of 32 unitary council regions in Scotland, and a Lieutenancy Area. ...

The castle was damaged by two major fires, in 1877 and 1975, but most of its important artefacts and features survived or have been restored. It contains outstanding furnishings and interiors from the 18th and 19th Centuries. The elaborate decoration of the castle's State Dining Room, completed in 1784, is the only surviving work of the French painters Girard and Guinard, who were also commissioned by the then Prince of Wales (later George IV) to decorate his London residence, Carlton House. The Armoury Hall, which contains a display of wall-mounted weapons dating from around 1740, has the highest ceiling in Scotland (21 metres). The Prince of Wales Feathers. This Heraldic badge of the Heir Apparent is derived from the ostrich feathers borne by Edward, the Black Prince. ... George IV King of the United Kingdom George IV (George Augustus Frederick) (12 August 1762–26 June 1830) was King of the United Kingdom and Hanover from 29 January 1820. ... The entrance front of Carlton House. ...

Inverary Castle is the home of the current Duke (Torquhil Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll) and his family, but its distinctive appearance, beautiful interiors and attractive setting make it a popular tourist attraction, and it is open to visitors at certain times of the year. Torquhil Ian Campbell, 13th Duke of Argyll (born 29 May 1968) is a Scottish peer; he is also the 6th Duke of Argyll in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. ...

External links

• Website for Inveraray Castle