Castle Sween
Opening times and prices
Castle Sween is free to visit and open year-round.
How to get here
On the east shore of Loch Sween, in Knapdale off the B8025.
Strong footwear is recommended.
There is no parking for visitors to the castle within the caravan park. There is a 20-30 minute walk downhill from the parking area.
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Address
Loch Sween
Knapdale
Argyll
National Grid reference:
NR 712 788
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