Castlecraig

Castlecraig is a stone tower house rising in the Scottish Highlands with thick defensive walls and small, narrow openings characteristic of medieval fortified residences. The structure combines living spaces with defensive features, designed to protect inhabitants while maintaining views across the surrounding terrain.

The tower house was originally built as a stronghold for the Clan Urquhardt during the medieval period when Scottish noble families needed fortified residences for protection and authority. The ruins represent this era when regional powers constructed such buildings to safeguard their interests and establish control over surrounding lands.

The tower served as a residence and power center for the family that controlled the surrounding lands for generations. Walking around the ruins today, you can sense how such fortified homes shaped the social structure of medieval Highland communities.

Access to this scheduled monument requires advance permission from relevant authorities, so visitors should check requirements before planning a visit. The site is best experienced in clear weather when you can see across the landscape and spot the ancient stone monuments scattered in the surrounding area.

The surrounding landscape holds several ancient stone monuments, including the Dalnavie stone carved with Pictish symbols and an early Christian cross slab from Nigg nearby. This juxtaposition of a medieval tower with prehistoric carved stones creates a landscape where different historical periods intersect in one small area.

Location: Highland

Location: Resolis

Made from material: stone

GPS coordinates: 57.64340,-4.29340

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:48