Inveraray Castle is a heritage property in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland seen on screen in Downton Abbey (2012).
Location: Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, Scotland
Verified facts
- Located in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-10682, SRC-12530 - Appeared in Downton Abbey (tv, 2012)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-10682, SRC-11073 - Owned by Dukes of Argyll (chiefs of Clan Campbell) (18th century–present)
confidence 90/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-10682, SRC-11833, SRC-12526 - Appeared in The Diplomat (movie, 2024)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-10682, SRC-11833 - Appeared in A Very British Scandal (tv, 2021)
confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-11952, SRC-11953 - Built in 1746
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-12114, SRC-12527 - Designed by William Adam and Roger Morris
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-12114, SRC-12529 - Architectural style: Gothic Revival
confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-12114 - Historic designation: Category A listed
confidence 85/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-10681, SRC-12114, SRC-12528
Evidence & sources
- SRC-10681 — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inveraray_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-10682 — https://www.inveraray-castle.com/estate/location-and-filming/downton-abbey-at-inveraray-castle (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11073 — Trafalgar Real Word — Where Was Downton Abbey Filmed? (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11833 — Famous Movie Locations (famousmovielocations.com) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11952 — https://www.inveraray-castle.com/estate/location-and-filming/a-very-british-scandal (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-11953 — https://variety.com/2022/artisans/news/very-british-scandal-filming-locations-claire-foy-1 (Tier 3, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12114 — https://wikishire.co.uk/wiki/Inveraray_Castle (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12526 — Clan Campbell Society (North America) — Inveraray Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12527 — The Castles of Scotland (Coventry/Goblinshead) — Inveraray Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12528 — Historic Environment Scotland — Inveraray Castle (LB11552) (Tier 1, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12529 — Inveraray Castle (official castle website) — History (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
- SRC-12530 — Britain Express — Inveraray Castle (Tier 2, reference; retrieved June 2026)
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Frequently asked questions
Where was A Very British Scandal filmed?
Inveraray Castle, in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, is a real-world filming location used for A Very British Scandal. This property has also appeared on screen in Downton Abbey, The Diplomat.
Where was Downton Abbey filmed?
Inveraray Castle, in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, is a real-world filming location used for Downton Abbey. This property has also appeared on screen in A Very British Scandal, The Diplomat.
Where was The Diplomat filmed?
Inveraray Castle, in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute, is a real-world filming location used for The Diplomat. This property has also appeared on screen in A Very British Scandal, Downton Abbey.
Who designed Inveraray Castle?
Inveraray Castle was designed by William Adam and Roger Morris.
Where is Inveraray Castle located?
Inveraray Castle is located in Inveraray, Argyll and Bute.