Loch Dochart

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Loch Dochart is one of eleven castles the Albion Guide lists in Stirling. It sits inside Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park. The nearest other castle is Island I Vow, Loch Lomond, 15 km to the south-west. For arrivals by rail, Crianlarich Station is 2.2 km to the west.

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