Carnasserie Castle by scottishvisitor Carnasserie Castle looks as if it was built for defence from its lofty position but it was really just a Tower House which John Carswell, the first protestant Bishop of the Isles had built for his own domestic use. He employed stone masons from Stirling to build the tower house which was constructed between 1565 and finished in 1572. Carswell has his fame in the first book to be published in Gaelic, this was a translation of John Knox's book of... [read more]
Melfort Village by scottishvisitor Melfort Village was once a farming estate where local people lived and worked. The village has kept its original buildings and little track road which winds its way around in a circle. Although the cottages are original the interiors are not. This little community has given way to tourism in the form of self catering accommodation. It really is a very pretty place to view - the little white cottages with their three foot thick walls, lots of... [read more]