Castlecraig
Castlecraig, also known as Craig Castle and Castle Craig, is a 16th-century fortification located on the north shore of the Black Isle in northern Scotland. It is on the south coast of the Cromarty Firth, 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-east of Culbokie and 19 kilometres (12 mi) north of the city of Inverness. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.[1]
Castlecraig is a ruined tower house. The north-east wing still stands and remains roofed, although another wing to the north-west has collapsed. The tower may have been used as a residence by the post-Reformation Bishops of Ross.[2] Donald Monro, Dean of the Isles, may have lived at Castlecraig in the 1560s.[3]
The New Zealand geologic formation of Castle Craig Rock is named for its similar appearance to Castlecraig.
Interior view showing levels
Detail of corner tower
References
[edit]- ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Craig Castle, tower (SM1686)". Retrieved 15 April 2019.
- ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Castlecraig (Site no. NH66SW 2)". Retrieved 25 June 2025.
- ↑ Munro, R. W. (1961). Monro's Western Isles of Scotland and Genealogies of the Clans. Edinburgh and London: Oliver and Boyd. pp. 17–20.
- Historic Environment Scotland. "Castle Craig (LB14938)". Retrieved 15 April 2019.
57°38′36″N 4°17′36″W / 57.6434°N 4.2934°W
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