Torosay Castle & Gardens

Torosay Castle is set on the magnificent Island of Mull, and was completed in 1858 by the Scottish architect David Bryce in the Scottish baronial style. It is surrounded by 12 acres of spectacular gardens, which offer a diverse contrast between formal terraces, impressive statue walk and woodland.

The main rooms open to the public contain cabinets of various mementos and china acquired over the years, including pictures of Winston Churchill who was a frequent visitor in his younger days.

The grounds include a series of magnificent Italian statues, sculpted fountains, water garden, Japanese garden, rockery, stone lions, a domed folly and elaborate square towers on the edge of the terrace which house a very comprehensive display of the geological history of Mull.

It is still very much a family home, with the upper floors still lived in. A narrow gauge railway can be used to reach the castle from near Craignure Pier.