Gylen

Gylen Castle was constructed in 1582 by the MacDougall clan, a prominent family in Argyllshire. Strategically located on the southern tip of the Isle of Kerrera, it served as a stronghold and a symbol of the MacDougalls' power and influence in the region. The castle's design reflects the typical Scottish tower house style, featuring a tall, narrow structure with defensive capabilities. In 1647, during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, Gylen Castle was besieged and captured by the Covenanters, a...

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