The legend says Sir Colin went off to the Holy Land to fight, and as a token of his love, gave his good lady a gold ring, matching his own. He said that if the ring was returned to her, by anyone but him, he would be dead and she should marry again. After his departure, Lady Margaret started to build a stronghold on the North Eastern end of Loch Awe. She used money paid to her as rent, from the estates, to bring in the best stonemasons and craftsmen from all over the land. The work was painfully slow, but it kept her occupied during her husband’s long absence. Even in these days, there were men who could not be trusted. One such man, an Argyllshire chief called MacCorquodale, had constantly badgered Lady Margaret since her husband had departed. He had made sure that no correspondence from Sir Colin had reached her. His followers had intercepted every messenger who had carried news of her husband and murdered them long before they had reached the lands of Glenorchy.   Several long years passed, and the stronghold of Kilchurn was completed. Lady Margaret Campbell had remained faithful to her beloved Colin, despite the constant attention of MacCorquodale. He had told her, time after time that Sir Colin had been killed in the Holy Land, and she should marry again. And who better than a man of his position? Meanwhile, Sir Colin had strange dreams, and being much disturbed by them, he consulted a holy man. This priest, Sir Colin trusted with all his heart, told him that it was important that he return to Scotland immediately as an act of great villainy was taking place in his lands. He warned him to go with great caution as many had already perished at the hands of this devious man who was bringing destruction on the house of Glenorchy.  Back at Kilchurn Lady Margaret eventually gave in to the demands of MacCorquodale, and a date was set for the wedding. Clan chiefs from all around were invited to the wedding feast that was to be held in the Castle. Their ghillies and pipers and even the lowly cattle herders were invited to a feast and a dance in the courtyard. The great hall was laid out with the best of everything. No expense was spared.   Sir Colin had travelled swiftly, and was on his way home. Exhausted from his journey, he stopped to rest and ask for food and water at a small cottage in Glen Lochy, several miles from Kilchurn. As it was late he thought he would rest up and complete the final few miles of the journey in the morning. Now the old woman who lived there was famed for her gift of the second sight, and despite Sir Colin`s unkempt appearance, she recognised him immediately and threw herself weeping at his feet. Sir Colin listened to her story and knew that all the holy man had said was true. He ate a hearty supper and talked of his travels abroad with the seer. Early the next day she said her good-byes to him, and wished him luck, although she already knew the outcome.  The sun had barely cleared the peak of Ben Lui, when, still dressed as a beggar, he approached the castle. The wedding preparations were well underway, and the whole of Argyll seemed to be there. He noted a few friendly faces in the crowds, but nobody recognised him. MacCoquodale was strutting about, barking orders to the servants and musicians. Among many others, who were “passing through”, he was cordially invited to join the celebrations.Posing as a piper, he wasted no time in getting close to the tables where all the chieftains were seated. Soon the reluctant bride-to- be appeared and one of Sir Colin’s loyal clansmen stood up and proposed a toast to the great chief they had lost. The whole hall cheered and raised their goblets, all except Sir Colin, who kept his head bowed and his face hidden. MacCorquodale who was taken aback by the proposal, noticed this, and directed his anger at this ignorant beggar. He sent one of his henchmen over to Sir Colin. The servant asked why he did not drink with the others. Sir Colin replied that he would only accept a drink from the beautiful Lady Margaret’s hand. MacCorquadale flew into a rage when he heard this and ordered the beggar to be thrown into the dungeon. Lady Margaret calmed him down , saying she would be only too pleased to give the beggar a drink if he played her favourite tune. He agreed to this, and she went over to “the beggar” and handed him a silver goblet. He drank it in one and slammed the empty chalice down on the table. Inside was the gold ring! She recognised it at once and threw her arms around her long lost husband. Sir Colin rose up to the cheers of his clan while MacCorquodale slunk away through a side exit to make his escape before Sir Colin took any action. . Many years later, Sir Colin Campbell’s son is said to have slain MacCorquodale in revenge for all the wrongs he had done to his family.	Sir Colin listens to the old woman       The cottage overlooking Loch-Awe       A sketch of Kilchurn from the early 1900's