Scheduled MonumentsScotlandDunskeath Castle

Dunskeath Castle

Scotland
HES SM3319
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Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

Dunskeath Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. The castle dates to the medieval period and represents a defensive stronghold of the region's feudal aristocracy. The site comprises the remains of a stone-built castle, reflecting the architectural traditions of Scottish medieval military construction. Like many Highland strongholds, Dunskeath Castle played a role in the territorial dynamics and clan conflicts characteristic of medieval Ross-shire.

Dunskeath Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3319. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Dunskeath Castle?

Dunskeath Castle is a medieval fortified structure located in Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM3319.

Who is responsible for protecting Dunskeath Castle?

Dunskeath 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 SM3319.

What other scheduled monuments are near Dunskeath Castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including North Sutor Battery, batteries and camps (0.5 km), South Sutor Battery, batteries and camp (2 km), Nigg Church, Pictish symbol-bearing cross-slab (2.7 km).

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