Clan Links


	Kilfinan Parish Church has historic links with several of the Clans, notably the Lamonts and the Macewans. In addition to the Church there are a number of historic sites with connections to the families. Here are just a couple of them.


	The shattered remains of this late medieval tower house stands on the NW shore of Asgog Loch, just a short walk from the B8000. An easy walk across the open countryside is well signposted. The castle was the seat of a cadet branch of the Lamonts of Inveryne, an estate of 6 townships. In May 1646 it was attacked by the Campbells of Ormasary. The principal members of the Ascog family were killed or died in captivity and the tower its self was plundered and burnt. Over 100 clansmen were taken to Dunoon, where some were hanged and others buried alive. There is no evidence that any attempt was made to re-occupy the castle, after the restoration. See :- http://home.pcmagic.net/ogdenj/lamont/lamont.htm and http://www.clanlamont.ca


	For MACEWAN'S CASTLE press HERE.