Keiss Castle, 16th-century castle in Highland, Scotland
The four-story structure features two round towers at opposite angles of a square central block, with shot-holes in its thick stone walls.
George Sinclair, the 5th Earl of Caithness, constructed this castle between late 16th and early 17th century as a strategic stronghold near Sinclair Bay.
The castle reflects the architectural preferences of Scottish nobility, incorporating the Z-plan design common in Highland defensive structures of that period.
Located seven miles north of Wick, the castle stands on clifftops accessible through minor roads branching east from the A9 highway.
The castle maintained its military function until 1700, when records indicate its abandonment in favor of the newly constructed Keiss House.
Location: Highland
Location: Wick
GPS coordinates: 58.53776,-3.10810
Latest update: May 20, 2025 01:21
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