Muckrach Castle

Muckrach Castle is a sixteenth-century stone structure featuring an L-shaped layout, a circular stair tower, and a two-story watch chamber at the top. The building shows the craftsmanship of its era with carefully worked stone and thoughtful spatial arrangement.

Patrick Grant commissioned the castle in 1598 as the main residence for the Grants of Rothiemurchus. The building combined timber and stone for its walls and served as the center of the family's landholdings.

The shield above the main entrance displays the emblems of Patrick Grant and his wife Margaret Stewart with the inscription 'In God Is Al My Trest'. These symbols tell the story of the family who lived here and their values.

The castle sits approximately 50 kilometers southeast of Inverness, easily reached from the A938 road, with parking available for visitors. The location is straightforward to access when approaching the building.

The building sat empty and roofless from 1739 until 1978, when architect Ian Begg undertook a comprehensive restoration. The transformation from ruins back to a sound structure shows what dedicated conservation work can achieve.

Location: Highland

Location: Duthil and Rothiemurchus

GPS coordinates: 57.30471,-3.68489

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:28