Castle Sween

Believed to have been built in the late 12th century by the family Sweyne (Sween, Swyne) and thought to be one of the oldest in Scotland this castle is located on the eastern shore of Loch Sween in Knapdale.  The Sweens held the castle until the late 13th century.  The MacTavishes interest in this castle is due to a union of the daughter of the House of Sweyne and Colin MacDuine of Lochow which produced two sons, Taus (or Tavis) and Ivor.  Taus born in the early 12th century is considered to be the projenitor of Clan MacTavish.  The castle is currently held by Historic Scotland.