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This
castle, like
many castles in Scotland, was built in its particular location
because of its accessibility to the sea and of course the
protection it could offer to vessels either beached below the
castle or anchored just offshore. Breachacha was built on a
rocky promontory at the head of the loch of the same name about
3 miles from the southern tip of the island of Coll.
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Breachacha
was built in the 14th century and was the stronghold of the
Macleans. The castle had some restoration around 1965 and is
a great example of a square keep. Nearby to the castle is a
mansion house build in the 18th century. Perhaps the castle
became to uncomfortable or the Macleans felt safer. The
"new" castle is a huge building and is also being restored. |
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The
nearest village is
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Please
use this map to orientate yourself to the general area
and vicinity of the castle. |
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