SITE MENU Contact Index CASTLES A-Z List List by Regions Featured Castles Clan connections Stay in a Castle Wedding Venues Self Drive Tours TRAVEL Destinations Travel Tips Car Rental B&Bs Hotels Self Catering Special Offers Brochures Gardens Islands Outdoor Activities Standing Stones SCOTLAND Genealogy News & Magazines Property Relocation & Jobs Accommodation		Gylen Castle Isle of Kerrera Photo courtesy of John Fisher Just south of the centre of Oban, you can cross over to the tiny Isle of Kerrera. At one end of this 4-mile long island stands the monument to David Hutcheson, the first man to start a regular ferry service over to the Hebrides. At the other end is Gylen Castle, known as the castle of fountains, which was once a stronghold of the MacDougalls. For photos see Wikipedia In May 2006, the restoration of the castle was completed thanks to a grant by Historic Environment Scotland and fundraising by the Clan MacDougall. It is now open to the public free of charge all year. The island's other claim to fame is that Alexander II died in Horseshoe Bay in 1249 whilst attempting to recover the Hebrides from King Haakon IV of Norway. Travel Info The Internet Guide to Oban and Fort William: accommodation, sightseeing, transport, tours, etc. Nearby Dunollie Castle, Dunstaffnage Castle, Castle Stalker and Barcaldine Castle. Scotland's Best B&Bs (4 and 5 star accommodation) have members in Oban and Fort William.
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