Ardvreck Castle, Medieval castle on Loch Assynt, Highland, Scotland.
The rectangular stone structure features a circular staircase tower at its southeast corner and rises four stories above the loch waters.
The MacLeod clan constructed this fortification in 1590, establishing their residence until the Mackenzie clan captured the castle in 1672.
The castle gained notoriety when MacLeod of Assynt surrendered James Graham, Marquess of Montrose, to Covenanter forces for 25,000 pounds in 1650.
Visitors can reach the castle ruins by following a path from the A837 road, with parking available near the Loch Assynt viewpoint.
The basement level contains three separate vaulted chambers equipped with defensive gunports directing fire across the peninsula approaches.
Location: Highland
Location: Assynt
Inception: 1590
GPS coordinates: 58.16700,-4.99563
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:26
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