Red Castle, Angus, Medieval fortress ruins near Lunan Bay, Scotland.
The remaining sections of Red Castle include a rectangular tower and sections of curtain wall constructed from local red sandstone near Montrose.
King William the Lion established this coastal fortress between 1165 and 1214 as a defensive structure against Viking raids along the Scottish shore.
The castle served multiple noble families including the Barclays, Stewarts, and Beatons, reflecting the changing power dynamics of medieval Scottish society.
Visitors can observe the castle ruins from a distance, as direct access presents safety risks due to the deteriorating condition of the structure.
The castle walls, measuring six meters in height and two meters in thickness, contained a prison chamber excavated directly into the underlying rock.
Location: Angus
Location: Inverkeilor
GPS coordinates: 56.65050,-2.51071
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:57
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