Remote Scottish castle that inspired the naming of famous Canadian city goes on sale… and it’s yours for £695k
The 'wonderful, secluded' Calgary Castle boasts eight bedrooms and more than 27 acres of land
A 300-YEAR-OLD Scottish castle which inspired the name of one of Canada’s biggest cities has been put on the market for offers over £695,000.
Calgary Castle located on the Isle of Mull off the coast of Scotland is the namesake of Calgary in Alberta, Canada - almost 4,000 miles away.
Malcolm Leslie from estate agents Strutt & Parker said: “Calgary Castle is a wonderful, secluded property, steeped in history.”
The stunning Gothic estate was originally built by Alan MacAskill, a Merchant Navy captain who bought the land in 1817, with construction completed it in 1823.
The mansion boasts stunning period features including fortifications, angled turrets and gothic-style windows.
Overlooking the white sands of Mull’s Calgary Bay, the eight-bedroom castle sits amongst 27.9 acres of land and features an impressive collection of trees from around the world.
The grounds are also haven for wildlife where golden eagles have even been seen on the lawn and basking sharks, minke whales and dolphins have also been spotted nearby.
Calgary Beach is frequently listed among the top UK beaches and is just one of the Hebridean island’s popular attractions.
In 1876, the castle was visited for the summer by Colonel James Macleod, of the Canadian North West Mounted Police.
Macleod is said to have fallen in love with the daughter of the castle and was so taken that on his return to what was then called Fort Brisebois in Alberta, he changed the name to Fort Calgary.
The then tiny outpost then developed into the city of Calgary, which in Gaelic means “Cala Ghearraidh” - translating to “beach of the meadow”.
The beach is also 12 miles from the picturesque harbour town of Tobermory - easily recognised for its row of brightly painted buildings lining the main street.
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Over time, the Canadian Calgary has outgrown its namesake, with a population of around 1.4 million making it the fourth-largest city in Canada while the Isle of Mull has just 2,800 residents.
The listed property's fascinating history is also said to include a link to the Profumo sex scandal of the 60s. The castle is said to have been owned by John Profumo's brother, Major Philip Profumo.
Leslie continued: “It would make an idyllic home and while it offers the romanticism of island life, its proximity to Tobermory makes it a practical option too.”
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