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Berriedale Castle is a 16th-century fortified structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. The castle occupies a strategic position overlooking the River Berriedale and its associated strath, commanding an important route through the landscape. Built during the period of intense clan rivalry in the Highlands, it reflects the defensive architecture typical of the period, with a compact plan suited to withstanding local conflict. The site remains a significant example of early modern Scottish baronial fortification in the north, though substantially ruined, preserving evidence of its role in the territorial control of the Caithness region.
Berriedale Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3438. View the official record →
Berriedale Castle is a 16th-century fortified structure located in Caithness in the far north of Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3438.
Berriedale Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM3438.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Langwell Castle or Achastle,230m E of Langwell House (0.5 km), Rinsary, broch and post-medieval farmstead 300m SSW of, Berriedale (1 km), Langwell House,cairn 400m SW of,Berriedale (1.1 km).
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