Mingary Castle

Nestled on ridge of rock overlooking the sea, it was considered a strategically important site in terms of communication with overseas areas and as an entranceway to the Sound of Mull.

Other occupants over the years included the Clan Campbell, the Earls of Argyll (in 1612), and Alasdair mac Colla who took the castle from its Covenanter garrison in 1644.

[5] In 2006 a Channel 4 television programme Wreck Detectives set out to uncover a shipwreck in the Sound of Mull, directly below the castle.

[5] A recent survey showed that the main curtain wall on the sea side is in imminent danger of collapse.

[7] The draw bridge was put back in place, fitted by thistle marine and Don electrical services from Aberdeenshire Scotland.