Castle Sween (8)
The south-east angle of the 12th century part of the castle, with the 16th century Macmillan's Tower off to the right and Loch Sween in the distance.  The 12th century walls appear to have been heightened at some stage.

Having, in their view, been hard done by, by the Scottish Crown, the MacSweens chose to side with the English during the Wars of Independence, in return for a promise that the lands taken by the Stewarts would be returned to them.  This led to their landing on the nearby shore and successfully besieging the castle.  The recapture of Castle Sween by the MacSweens was however only temporary.  It was subsequently besieged and captured by Robert the Bruce, and following the war, Bruce granted the former MacSween lands, including Castle Sween, to his loyal supporter Angus Óg of Islay, father of John MacDonald of Islay, Lord of the Isles.
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