A Scottish oil painting of the Castle Campbell from our art gallery. Castle Campbell
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This oil painting is of Castle Campbell is situated north of Dollar overlooking the Ochil Hills. Originally called Castle Gloom parliament approved its name change in 1490. It had originally belonged to the Stewart Clan but was gifted in marraige. The walls on the keep are eight foot thick and due to its defensive position it was nearly impregnable. However the Campbell, 8th Earl of Argyll in 1653 switched his allegiance to Cromwell which led to the castle being garrisoned by Cromwells troops and the following year it was torched. The 8th Earl was hung,drawn and quartered for treason. |