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Ardlamont

Ardlamont House is an early 19th century building however it may incorporate the remains of a castle of the Lamonts.

The estate of Ardlamont is on record in the early 14th century when it was owned by a family related to the Lamonts of Inveryne.

The Lamonts of Inveryne succeeded to Ardlamont in 1554 and around a century later, following the destruction of their castles of Asgog and Toward, they made Ardlamont their main seat.

“Lamonts new house” was mentioned in 1693 suggesting that the building was rebuilt or remodelled in the last quarter of the 17th century.

The house was rebuilt around 1820 for Major-General John Lamont of Lamont, the son and heir of the then laird, John Lamont of Lamont.

Ardlamont House passed out of the Lamont family in 1893.

Within the west wing of the current house is a strange fireplace arrangement which would appear to pre-date the rest of the wing.

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Alternative names for Ardlamont

Ardlamont House; Ardlawmond

Clans associated with Ardlamont

Lamont

Surnames associated with Ardlamont

Lamont

Where is Ardlamont?

Ardlamont is in the parish of Kilfinan and the county of Argyll.

Grid reference:NR 98098 65712

Lat / long:55.842246,-5.226253

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Weather at Ardlamont

10°C
max 10°C / min 9°C
40km/h WSW
1017mb
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References (websites)

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Castles near Ardlamont

Asgog Castle

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Ancient sites near Ardlamont

Auld Hill fort

25.7km away

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Auchrannie souterrain

29.9km away

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Upper Largie cursus

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Pictish stones near Ardlamont

Dunadd Class I rock carving

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Old Kilmadock 2 Class I symbol stone

81.4km away

Old Kilmadock 1 Class II symbol stone

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Hawkhill Class III cross-slab

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Pictish sites near Ardlamont

Whitecleugh silver chain

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152.1km away

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160.3km away

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Accommodation near Ardlamont

The Kames Hotel
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5.8km away
Royal An Lochan Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barTighnabruaich
6.7km away
Tregortha Guest House
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7.2km away
Tighnabruaich Hotel
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7.2km away
Colintraive Hotel
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10.0km away
Knap Guest House
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12.0km away
Ascog House
self-cateringAscog
12.6km away
Stonefield Castle Hotel
hotelTarbert
13.1km away
Dairymaid's Cottage
self-catering cottageTarbert
13.2km away
The Byre, Tarbert
self-catering cottageTarbert
13.2km away

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Cafés, restaurants & bars near Ardlamont

Royal An Lochan Hotel
hotel, restaurant, barTighnabruaich
6.7km away
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22.2km away
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23.1km away
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31.9km away
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33.0km away
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34.5km away
Ardardan Tearoom
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37.1km away
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38.5km away
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40.9km away
Bowfield Hotel & Country Club
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41.4km away
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Published on the 22nd of November 2022 at 6:11 pm. Updated on the 22nd of November 2022 at 6:49 pm.

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