Inveraray Castle

In Inveraray, home of the noble house of Argyll and one of the most influential clans in the history of Scotland, the Clan Campbell, is the impressive and well preserved Inveraray Castle. The castle has great views of the city and lake, thanks to its location, and it is sheltered by woods and gardens, making a contrasting effect, from the town the castle is hardly visible. It was constructed between the years 1746 and 1789 by order of the Duke of Argyll and modifying the initial plans made by the architect John Vanbrugh. The castle has undergone 2 major reforms that give its current appearance, a bit different from its original appearance.