Inveraray

Where can you go To visit a castle And actually meet the Duke Who lives there? Inveraray The ancestral home of the Campbells The Dukes of Argyll On the West Coast of Scotland Quite amazing that In the 21st century You can find the Duke And his family Catering to the needs of The guests who regularly Visit the castle And a gorgeous castle it is, too! Torquhil is the present Duke's name The 13th Duke Son of Ian, the 12th Duke and his wife Iona Colquhoun of Luss There aren't many clans That have so effectively preserved Their ancestral heritage Across the centuries of history But the Campbells have managed the feat Quite well If you're a Campbell in any branch Of your family tree You simply must go Inveraray is calling Connect with your clan Roots The Duke and Duchess Are ready to receive you And welcome you once again To the seat of your ancestral home. ~ Laurence Overmire (previously published in The Ghost of Rabbie Burns: An American Poet's Journey Through Scotland)