Scrabster Castle, Medieval castle ruins near Thurso, Scotland
The remains of Scrabster Castle include fragmentary walls, foundations, and portions of a courtyard positioned on a low promontory rock by the coast.
Built in the 1100s as a residence for the Bishop of Caithness, the castle remained under control of the Sinclair family until the 1550s.
The castle site contains archaeological evidence suggesting it was constructed over a prehistoric structure, possibly an ancient broch from the Iron Age.
The castle location offers views of Thurso Bay and contains visible structural elements including exposed paving stones and portions of domestic buildings.
A triangular-headed window with dog-tooth ornamentation from the original castle structure now exists within an outbuilding at Scrabster House.
Location: Highland
Location: Thurso
GPS coordinates: 58.60082,-3.53885
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:41
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