Torosay Castle is a Victorian 'Scottish baronial' mansion designed by architect David Bryce in 1856 and completed in 1858 for John Campbell, replacing Achnacroish House. It was sold to Arbuthnot Charles Guthrie in 1865.

Set in 12 acres of gardens, now including statue walk, walled garden, water garden, rockery, domed folly, sculpted fountains, sundial, and Japanese garden with spectacular sea view. The layout of formal terraces is attributed to Sir Robert Lorimer, 1899.

All the rooms contain a wide range of family portraits, memorabilia and antique furniture set in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. The Guthrie portrait of William Wallace, dating from the 17th Century and on loan to an exhibition in Stirling during 1997, is now back at Torosay and on display.

In the archive rooms you can learn all about David Guthrie James' adventurous life which includes sailing in one of the last Windjammers, successful escape from P.O.W. camp and polar exploration. Visitors are welcome to browse through all the material and books on show.

Torosay also has an impressive statue walk which consists of 19 lifesize limestone figures which were sculpted by Antonio Bonazza. They were acquired from a deserted villa near Padua and were brought to Torosay in about 1900.

Click here to go to the Torosay Castle website.