Peapix

  • Bing Gallery
  • Spotlight Gallery
  • Extensions
Peapix
Bing Gallery
Spotlight Gallery
API
  • Australia
    All
    Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil

Bing Gallery

Australia Canada China Germany France India Japan Spain United Kingdom United States Italy Brazil
  1. Home
  2. Bing Gallery
  3. Australia
  4. 2025
  5. February 26
  6. Castle Stalker on Loch Laich, Argyll, Scotland
arrow_back_ios arrow_forward_ios Castle Stalker on Loch Laich, Argyll, Scotland

February 26, 2025

Castle Stalker on Loch Laich, Argyll, Scotland

© WLDavies/Getty Image

Castle Stalker, Argyll, Scotland

Perched dramatically on a tidal islet in Loch Laich, Argyll, Castle Stalker is one of Scotland's most picturesque and well-preserved medieval tower houses. Built around the 1440s by the Stewarts of Appin, its history includes royal visits and even a drunken wager that briefly transferred ownership to Clan Campbell. Despite falling into disrepair by the 19th century, it was lovingly restored in the mid-20th century and is still privately owned today. Visitors can explore this historic site on selected guided tours during the summer.

Its name, 'Stalker,' comes from the Gaelic 'Stalcaire,' meaning 'hunter' or 'falconer.' And while its striking appearance is certainly memorable, its fame may actually stem from another reason: Castle Stalker has captured imaginations in popular culture, appearing in 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and the 'Black Mirror' episode 'Loch Henry.' Does it ring a bell now? Nestled in the scenic Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, it's an enduring symbol of Scotland's storied past.

mountain snow nature water landscape outdoor sky cloud lake ice

Related Images

Knuthöjdsmossen nature reserve, SwedenKnuthöjdsmossen nature reserve, Sweden
Miravet on the Ebro river, Tarragona, Catalonia, SpainMiravet on the Ebro river, Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain
Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, GermanyHeidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Jotunheimen National Park in NorwayJotunheimen National Park in Norway
Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United StatesMount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Pont St-Pierre across the Garonne River, Toulouse, FrancePont St-Pierre across the Garonne River, Toulouse, France
Big Ben and Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, EnglandBig Ben and Parliament, Palace of Westminster, London, England
Torres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, ChileTorres del Paine National Park, Patagonia, Chile

Today on Bing

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

Feb 26, 2024
Canopy adventure in the Peruvian Amazon, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru

Canopy adventure in the Peruvian Amazon, Tambopata National Reserve, Peru

Feb 26, 2023
Lamplugh Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Lamplugh Glacier, Glacier Bay National Park, Alaska, USA

Feb 26, 2022
Red lanterns hanging in Jinli Street, Chengdu, China

Red lanterns hanging in Jinli Street, Chengdu, China

Feb 26, 2021
A polar bear sow and her cubs in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

A polar bear sow and her cubs in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Feb 26, 2020
Polar bear in Hudson Bay, Canada

Polar bear in Hudson Bay, Canada

Feb 26, 2019

Related Tags

outdoor sky cloud landscape nature water mountain hillside lake tree sunrise clouds city day building lush sunset reflection house river
Share photo
Share
Pin
Tweet
Line
  • © 2025 Peapix.com
  • Privacy
  • API
  • New Tab Extensions
The images are provided for wallpaper use only.