Redcastle, Medieval castle ruins in Killearnan, Scotland
Redcastle is a castle ruin in Killearnan, Scotland, featuring an L-shaped floor plan that rises three stories high. The structure was built from red-colored stone, which gave the site its distinctive name.
The original fortress was built in 1179 under William the Lion and was known as Edirdovar. The Mackenzie clan later took control of the castle and held it from 1492 until the late 18th century.
The name Redcastle comes from the distinctive red-colored stone used in its construction, which still marks the ruins today. Visitors walking through the site notice how this coloring sets it apart from other stone structures in the surrounding landscape.
The ruins are in poor condition, so visitors should view them from a safe distance and avoid getting too close to the structures. The site is relatively accessible, but caution is necessary as loose stones and unstable sections pose a risk.
The ruins remained one of Scotland's oldest continuously inhabited houses well into the 20th century before finally being abandoned. This makes it a rare example of such prolonged occupation spanning centuries.
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