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Another Historic Scotland property, just down the road from
the castle. If you visit the castle first you don't have to
pay extra to see the Lodging.
Argyll's Lodging is the most complete surviving example of
a 17th century town house in Scotland. Conversion and extension
of an existing sixteenth century tower house began in the
1630s for the Earl of Stirling and further enlargement was
undertaken in the 1670s for the Ninth Earl of Argyll. Argyll's
Lodging shows considerable French influence. The turrets sited
at each corner of the house overlooking the courtyard have
conical roofs typical of French provincial townhouses.
The rooms which include the laigh hall, dining room, drawing
room and bed chamber, are restored and furnished as they would
have been during the 9th Earl's occupation around 1680. The
furniture and furnishings include beautifully carved and inlaid
tables, elegantly upholstered chairs, glorious tapestries
and hangings. Skilled craftsmen working with detailed inventories,
have recreated the interiors to the highest standard.
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