under the protection of the 3rd Earl of Seaforth.

In 1691, Duart Castle was surrendered by Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet, to the 10th Earl of Argyll (who was later created, in 1701, the 1st Duke of Argyll). The Campbell clan partially demolished the castle, and the stones from the walls were scattered. The 5th Laird of Torloisk