Glengorm Castle can be found in the forest to the north of Tobermory on the
Isle of Mull off the coast of western Scotland.
It was built in 1860 for James Forsyth, the laird of the
Dervaig Clearances which forced hundreds of people out of their
homes. It is said that the laird asked a local woman what she thought would
be a good name for the castle. She suggested Glengorm and he agreed.
Little did the laird realise that this was Gaelic for Blue Glen - a reference to
the blue smoke that filled the air when so many of the houses were
destroyed on his orders.
Today the castle, with its walled garden, is the most important location for the cultivation of vegetables on the island.
A track leads past the castle to some standing stones and the ruins of Dun Ara Fort to the west.
It is not open to the public for tours, however you can stay in self-catering or B&B accommodation. For details, visit
the official Glengorm Castle web site.
You can visit the castle's coffee shop, farm shop & art gallery (daily from Easter to October).
It is also possible to get married here - visit the Glengorm Castle weddings page.
