Castlecraig

Craig Castle stands as a stone tower house structure with thick walls and limited openings, positioned at coordinates 57.6434° N and -4.2934° W in Highland.

The fortress served as the ancestral seat of Clan Urquhart, representing a period when Scottish noble families required fortified residences for protection and status display.

The Category A listed building status of Craig Castle demonstrates its exceptional architectural importance within Scotland's collection of preserved medieval fortifications.

Visitors need to verify access permissions before planning their trip, as the scheduled monument status requires specific protocols for preservation and viewing.

The castle location provides views of multiple ancient monuments, including Pictish stones, with the Dalnavie Class I symbol stone and Nigg Class II cross slab nearby.

Location: Highland

Location: Resolis

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 57.64340,-4.29340

Latest update: March 4, 2025 19:43