莱奇湖上的斯托克尔城堡，阿盖尔郡，苏格兰 Castle Stalker on Loch Laich, Argyll, Scotland (© WLDavies/Getty Images)

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斯托克城堡，阿盖尔郡，苏格兰

斯托克尔城堡巍然屹立于阿盖尔莱奇湖的潮汐小岛上，是苏格兰保存最完好、最具风景美感的中世纪塔式城堡之一。它由阿平的斯图尔特家族于1440 年代左右建造，历史上曾迎来王室造访，甚至因一场醉酒赌局短暂易主至坎贝尔家族。尽管到了 19 世纪时已破败不堪，但在 20 世纪中期，这座城堡经历了精心修复，如今仍为私人所有。在夏季，游客可在特定的导游带领下览游探索这座历史遗址。

“斯托克尔”这一名称源自盖尔语“Stalcaire”，意为“猎人”或“驯鹰人”。然而，这座城堡之所以广为人知，不仅因其独特的外观，还因其在流行文化中的亮相。斯托克尔城堡曾出现在电影《巨蟒与圣杯》以及英剧《黑镜》的《亨利湖》一集中。现在想起来了吗？斯托克城堡坐落于风景如画的洛恩湾国家风景区，是苏格兰悠久历史的永恒象征。

Castle Stalker, Argyll, Scotland

Perched dramatically on a tidal islet in Loch Laich, Argyll, Castle Stalker is one of Scotland's most picturesque and well-preserved medieval tower houses. Built around the 1440s by the Stewarts of Appin, its history includes royal visits and even a drunken wager that briefly transferred ownership to Clan Campbell. After falling into disrepair by the 19th century, it was lovingly restored in the mid-20th century and is still privately owned today. Visitors can explore this historic site on selected guided tours during the summer.

Its name, 'Stalker,' comes from the Scottish Gaelic 'Stalcaire,' meaning 'hunter' or 'falconer.' And while its striking appearance is certainly memorable, its fame may actually stem from another reason: Castle Stalker has captured imaginations in popular culture, appearing in 'Monty Python and the Holy Grail' and the 'Black Mirror' episode 'Loch Henry.' Does it ring a bell now? Nestled in the scenic Lynn of Lorn National Scenic Area, it's an enduring symbol of Scotland's storied past.

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