Balnagown Castle, Category B listed country house in Kildary, Scotland.
The stone castle stands on elevated terrain near Kildary village, featuring architectural elements from multiple centuries and surrounded by landscaped gardens.
The original structure dates to the 14th century when Hugh, Earl of Ross, initiated construction, though the current building reflects 18th and 19th-century modifications.
The castle served as the ancestral residence for Chiefs of Clan Ross until the 1970s when Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed acquired the property.
Access to Balnagown Castle remains limited as it functions as a private residence, located at coordinates 57.7495° latitude and -4.08072° longitude.
Records indicate that on November 11, 1501, James IV visited the castle and listened to performances by the resident harper.
Location: Highland
Location: Kilmuir Easter
GPS coordinates: 57.74950,-4.08072
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:39
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