Ardencaple Castle Light, Scotland

[6] Ardencaple Castle Light is Grade B listed building

FREE DOWNLOAD: A DETAILED POSTER-MAP WITH THE TRAVEL TIPS TO THE ARDENCAPLE CASTLE LIGHT [6]

Apparently, this is the oldest building in Helensburgh.

This square tower is all that remains of Ardencaple Castle, the traditional home of Clan MacAulay from the 13th-18th century.The 12th hief died in 1767 and the Clan descended into dormancy.

Ardencaple Castle in 1901. Image source

Today the tower is used as a lighthouse- the navigational beacons and transit lights for the Royal Navy, hence the name - Ardencaple Castle Light. The location is marked [6] on a map-guide that's free to download

The location is marked [6]

Front door detail

Ivy is gradually taking over the tower walls

Stone textures on the Castle walls

Architrave detail

Can you spot the green light?

N 56.01°/ W 4.73°