Ardencaple Castle Light, Scotland
[6] Ardencaple Castle Light is Grade B listed building
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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°