Kilchurn Castle is a cool old ruin sitting on a rocky peninsula at the end of Loch Awe in Scotland. Built in the 15th century by the Campbells of Glenorchy, it was once a powerful stronghold but fell into disuse and ruins by the 18th century. Lightning struck the castle in 1760, causing major damage and leading to its abandonment. Now, it's looked after by Historic Environment Scotland and open to visitors during the summer. You can reach it by boat or on foot, and it's a pretty neat spot to explore if you're into history and scenic views. Kilchurn castle’s dramatic situation – at the head of Loch Awe, with the peak of Ben Cruachan visible; is one of the most photographed castles in Scotland.

Built in the mid 1400’s Kilchurn Castle is a ruined structure on a rocky peninsula at the northeastern end of Loch Awe, in Argyll and Bute. The castle comprised a five-storey tower-house at one corner of an irregular-shaped courtyard. The tower house still stands substantially complete, overshadowing the rest of the complex. On the ground level of the tower were a cellar and prison. There was a hall on the first floor and private chambers above.

Did you know!? There are roughly 200-300 quakes in Britain every year, but the vast majority are so small that no one notices them however one that certainly would have been felt and the largest known Scottish earthquake occurred near Loch Awe (pictured) in 1880, with a magnitude of 5.2.