Aros Castle
📍 Argyll and Bute, Scotland
About
Aros Castle, also known as Dounarwyse Castle, is a ruined 13th-century castle near Salen on the Isle of Mull, Scotland. The castle overlooks the Sound of Mull.
Built in the 13th century by the MacDougall lords of Lorn, later passing to the MacDonalds, Lords of the Isles. Strategically positioned to control shipping through the Sound of Mull. Used as a gathering point for the Lords of the Isles' fleet. Abandoned by the 17th century. The ruins stand on a promontory with sweeping views and are reached by a coastal walk from Salen.
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