The Lamont Harp
The Lamont Harp is oldest surviving celtic harp in existance. It dates from, at the latest, the 15th century, when it was the possession of Lillias, the daughter of the 8th Chief, Duncan Lamont. She married Cahrles Roberson of Lude, and it was there that the harp stayed until 1914, when it was bought by the National Museum of Antiquities for 850 guineas (approximatly $2000 - a great deal of money for the time). It is one of the most prized historical objects of Scotland.
Toward Castle
Toward Castle was, for many years, the home of the Chiefs of Clan Lamont. It is believed that the castle was merely a keep with walls until a coming visit of Mary, Queen of Scots caused a great hall and adjoining rooms to added. After the massacre of the clansmen by the Campbells in 1646, Toward Castle was abandoned as a ruin and the Lamont chiefs ruled from Ardlamont. It is now in the care of the Clan Lamont Society.
Kilfinin parish Church
This curch was given to the monks of Paisley Abby in the 13th century by the first Chief of Clan Lamont, Sir Lauman. Many of the early Lamont Chiefs are buried here.
Knockdow House
Knockdow House is the seat of the McGorrie Lamonts of Knockdow. It was built in 1817, and was lived in by Lamonts until 1990, when it was sold following the death of Sir Norman Lamont, British Chancellor of the Exchequer. Fortunately, most of the contents of tthe manor pertaining to Clan Lamont were given to the Clan Lamont Society by Sir Norman's heirs.
Lamont Memorial
the Lamont Memorial was erected in 1909 by the Clan Lamont Society in Dundoon, near the spot where two hundred Lamonts lost their lives. The then Chief, John Henry Lamont did the unveiling, while Reverand John Lamont gave the principle address.
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