- Castle Campbell
Castle Campbell is a mediæval castle situated above the town of
Dollar, Clackmannanshire in centralScotland .It was the seat of the Earls and Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of
Clan Campbell .History
The tower house was built in the late fifteenth century and was known as Castle Gloom. The castle was originally a property of the
Clan Stuart , but passed by marriage toColin Campbell, 1st Earl of Argyll , andLord Chancellor of Scotland . cite web| accessdate = 2008-08-22|publisher=Historic Scotland|title=Castle Campbell And Garden Property Detail |url = http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/index/places/propertyresults/propertyabout.htm?PropID=PL_058&PropName=Castle%20Campbell%20And%20Garden ] He had the name of the castle changed by an Act of Parliament to Castle Campbell in 1489. The Hall Range was constructed c.1500 and would have originally provided additional lodging and public reception.During the Civil War
James Graham, 1st Marquess of Montrose tried to take the castle in 1645, but failed. Campbells' luck ran out when they were faced with the choice of King orOliver Cromwell . Initially choosing the King, later the Marquis (8th Earl) of Argyll switched his allegiance to Cromwell. Cromwell's forces occupied the castle in 1653, and only part of the castle was restored after it was burned in 1654 by Scots in retaliation for Campbell's support to Cromwell and its use as a residence ended. Just seven years later the 8th Earl of Argyll was executed for treason to the King.In 1948 Castle Campbell was given into the care of the Government. It is now administered by
Historic Scotland .Other uses
Campbell Castle is also the name of a Castle in
Wichita, Kansas ,USA . Completed in 1888, it has been named Campbell Castle, Crumm Castle, and more recently, [http://www.castleinnriverside.com/history.html The Castle Inn Riverside] . Campbell Castle may take its name as well as its inspiration from the historic seat of the Argylls.References
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