Inveraray Castle

Inveraray Castle is a quadrangular building constructed between 1744 and 1761, designed by architect Roger Morris, with William and John Adam serving as the masters of works. The castle was completed between 1772 and 1785 under architect Robert Mylne. It features two storeys and a basement, with an attic that has gabled dormers added in 1878. The structure includes round three-storey corner towers, which also received conical roofs in 1878, along with a high square central tower. The exterior is made of ashlar stone known as lapis ollaris and is topped with slate roofs. Architectural details include crenellation, string-courses, and pointed window openings, with round-headed spandrels inserted by Mylne in 1777. There are entrances on the northeast and southwest sides, featuring moulded pointed doorways, and 'Gothic' two-span bridges over a fosse. The castle suffered damage from a fire in 1877. Inside, there are splendid Georgian interiors designed by Mylne, including a Drawing Room, Dining Room, and Saloon, as well as a high 'Gothic' Central Hall.