Dunbeath Castle

About

Dunbeath Castle is located on the east coast of Caithness, 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) south of Dunbeath, in northern Scotland. Although a castle has stood here since the 15th century, the present building is of mainly 17th-century origin, with 19th-century extensions. The castle is a 19,669 sq ft (1,827.3 m2) Category A listed building and the grounds are included in the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland.

First recorded in 1428, held by the Earl of Caithness. The Sinclairs built a four-storey tower house in 1620. In 1650, Catherine Fraser defended the castle against Montrose's forces while her husband rode to Edinburgh. Mainly 17th-century with 19th-century extensions. Category A listed.

Getting There

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Sources & Further Reading

• 📖 Wikipedia — Dunbeath Castle
• 📍 Google Maps — Dunbeath Castle