Wester Kames Castle is located near Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute, Scotland. Dating from around 1700, the castle was rebuilt around 1900 from a ruined state. The tower house of Wester Kames dates from around 1700, and was once the seat of the Spense family.

Wester Kames Castle, of late 16th century date, is oblong on plan, 25ft by 21ft. It was long ruinous, but underwent a major restoration in 1905, so that the upper storeys are modern though they probably represent the original appearance.

During the Second World War, Wester Kames was let to various naval families, and later became the residence of the Commanding Officer of the Submarine Attack Teacher at Ettrickdale. One of the Naval Officers reported that his labrador sensed a presence on the stair – the Spaniard?

Jul 18, 2024 · Wester Kames Castle is nestled near Kames Bay on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. This magnificent tower house dates back to the early 16th century. It has witnessed centuries …

Kames Castle is a 16th-century tower house located on the shore of Kames Bay near Port Bannatyne, on the Isle of Bute, Scotland. The castle, which is set in 20 acres (81,000 m 2) of planted grounds, includes a 2-acre (8,100 m 2) 18th-century walled garden.

Wester Kames Castle is a restored 16th century tower which is thought to have been built by the Spens family. The lands of Wester Kames were originally owned by the MacKinlay family.

Standing close to Kames Castle, Wester Kames is a small 16th century tower house of some magnificence. It has all the appearances of a smaller version of Elcho Castle in Fife and has been perfectly restored.

Wester Kames Castle, Bute is a Category A listed building in Isle of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building.

Aug 5, 2023 · Standing close to Kames Castle, Wester Kames is a small 16th century tower house of some magnificence. It has all the appearances of a smaller version of Elcho Castle in Fife and has been perfectly restored.

Kames Castle is a picturesque 16th-century fortified tower house on the edge of Port Bannatyne, Isle of Bute. The castle stands in 20 acres of grounds that include an 18th-century walled garden.