Castle Stalker, a striking four-storey tower house set on a small tidal islet on Loch Laich near Appin, Argyll, dates back to the early 14th century. Originally built as a fortified residence for the MacDougalls, Lords of Lorn, it later came under the control of the powerful Stewart family in the mid-15th century. The name “Stalker” comes from the Gaelic Stalcaire, meaning “hunter” or “falconer,” reflecting the area’s long association with hunting. Over the centuries, the castle witnessed clan r