Castle Stalker
Four-storey tower house on a tiny tidal islet, seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Scotland
- Argyll and Bute
- 15th century
- Tower house
- island castle
Castle Stalker is a four-storey medieval tower house standing alone on a tidal islet in Loch Laich. Built by the Stewarts of Appin around 1440, its picture-perfect setting made it the 'Castle of Aaargh' in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Construction: Tower house, mid-15th century
Frequently asked questions
- When was Castle Stalker built?
- Castle Stalker was built mainly in the 15th century. Full construction span: Tower house, mid-15th century.
- Where is Castle Stalker?
- Castle Stalker is in Appin, Scotland (around 56.57°, -5.38°).
- What kind of castle is Castle Stalker?
- Castle Stalker is a island castle in the Tower house style. Four-storey tower house on a tiny tidal islet, seen in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.