|
|
|
The Castles of
Caithness, Sutherland, Ross and Cromarty
in Scotland
Alphabetical List with Links
Some of the most well-known are Eilean Donan, Dunrobin,
Tulloch, Skibo and Dornoch.
The Internet Guide to Scotland
provides full Travel & Accommodation info about these areas:
Caithness & Sutherland
- Wester Ross
- Ullapool
- Easter Ross
|
Achnacloich | - | -
|
|
Ackergill Tower | 15 | KK
|
|
|
Ardvreck | 16 | K | My page
|
|
Arkendeith | - | T
|
|
Assynt | 14 | K
|
|
Balloan | 13 | -
|
|
Ballone | 16 | Z
|
|
Balnagown | 15 | T
|
|
Berriedale | 15 | KK
|
|
Braal | 15 | K
|
|
Brahan | 17 | m | My page
|
|
Brims | 16 | L |
Page by Ailsa Brims
|
|
Brough | - | -
|
|
Bucholly | - | KK
|
|
Cadboll | 14 | K
|
|
Carbisdale | 20 | - | Located between Dornoch and Lairg. Previously used as a youth hostel but now closed.
|
|
Contullich | 11 | K
|
|
Corbet | - | -
|
|
Craig | 16 | T |
Clan Urquhart
|
|
Cromarty | 13 | -
|
|
Dingwall | - | -
|
|
Dirlot | - | K
|
Dornoch Castle
(former Bishop's Palace) | 14 | KK |
Hotel:
Official web site
The local cathedral was the venue for the christening of Madonna's baby.
|
|
Dunbeath | 17 | E
|
|
Dunrobin | 14 | - | My page
|
|
Dunskeath | 12 | O
|
Eilean Donan Castle
| 13 | Km |
More details including photos, detailed history, video, etc.
Available for Weddings.
(No accommodation at the castle).
|
|
Eilean Grudidh | 15 | K
|
|
Embo | - | h
|
|
Fairburn | 16 | T
|
|
Forse | - | K
|
Foulis
near Evanton, Easter Ross | 18 | h
|
Page by Clan Munro Association (UK)
|
|
Geanies | - | -
|
Girnigoe
© Highland Photographic
| 15 | KK
|
Clan Sinclair Trust
|
|
Gunn's | - | K
|
|
Haimer | - | -
|
|
Halberry | - | K
|
|
Haven | - | -
|
|
Helmsdale | - | KK
|
|
Inverbreakie | 13 | O
|
|
Invershin | - | -
|
|
Keiss | 16 | Z
|
|
Kilcoy | 17 | Z
|
|
Kinbeachie | - | -
|
Kincraig Castle Hotel
| 19 | |
Hotel accommodation
|
|
Kinkell | 17 | E
|
|
Knockinnan | - | L
|
|
Langwall | 15 | K
|
|
Latheron | - | -
|
|
Leod | 17 | L | Official web site
|
|
Loch Slin | 14 | L
|
|
Mactire | 13 | -
|
|
Maestag | - | -
|
| Mansfield Castle |
19 | |
Hotel accommodation near Tain
|
|
Castle of Mey | 16 | Z | The Queen Mother's former summer retreat
My page
|
|
Mhic Cneacail | - | -
|
|
Milntown | 16 | T
|
|
Morac | - | -
|
|
Newmore | 17 | V
|
|
Old Wick | - | K
|
|
Ormelle | - | -
|
|
Ormond | 12 | -
|
|
Proncy | - | K
|
|
Red Castle (E of Tain) | - | -
|
|
Red Castle (E of Muir of Ord) | 16 | L
|
|
Scrabster | - | K
|
|
Seaforth | 16 | T
|
|
Sinclair
| |
|
Clan Sinclair Trust
|
|
Shandwick | 15 | -
|
|
Skelbo | 14 | K
|
|
Sorline | - | -
|
|
Strome | 15 | KK | Page by About Scotland
|
|
Swiney | - | -
|
|
Tain | 16 | -
|
|
Thurso | - | -
|
|
Torrish | - | -
|
|
Tulloch Castle | 13 | Km |
Tulloch Castle.
Haunted castle, now a hotel.
|
|
Varrich | 16 | T
|
Classification of castles by code letter:
|
T |
towers and tower houses
(mainly around 1540-1680)
|
K |
simple keeps
(14th and early 15th century)
|
|
KK |
developed keeps including chambers and courtyards
(from around 1400-1540)
|
E |
E-plan tower houses featuring more than one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
|
|
L |
L-plan tower houses featuring a main block and one wing
(16th and 17th centuries)
|
Z |
Z-plan tower houses featuring 2 corner towers situated obliquely opposite each other
(16th and 17th centuries)
|
|
O |
walled enclosures
(mainly 12th and 13th century)
|
C |
reasonably important castles built around a central courtyard
|
|
h |
18th century tower houses
|
V |
castles of unusual plan
|
|
m |
much modified or modernised castellated structures
|
|
Accommodation - Travel - Tours
|
|
The Internet Guide to Scotland
covers all these areas in detail:
Caithness & Sutherland
- Wester Ross
- Ullapool
- Easter Ross
Celia Ffitch-Stewart
Fully insured driver-guide with Mercedes limousine for your tailor-made guided tour.
Half day, full day or extended tours. Airport collection (Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen or Inverness).
Services can include itinerary planning and accommodation reservations. Meet your clan chief, trace your roots, stay in a castle, tour the distilleries. Member of HOSTGA (Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide Association).
|
|
|
