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Loch Dochart Castle is a medieval fortification situated on an island within Loch Dochart in Perthshire, Scotland. The castle dates from the medieval period and represents a significant example of island defensive architecture in the Scottish Highlands. Built to command strategic control of the loch and surrounding territory, the structure exhibits characteristics typical of medieval Scottish castles adapted to island settings. The ruins demonstrate the historical importance of the site as a stronghold for local power and territorial authority during the medieval era.
Loch Dochart, castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7083. View the official record →
Loch Dochart Castle is a medieval fortification situated on an island within Loch Dochart in Perthshire, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM7083.
Loch Dochart, castle dates from the medieval period, and is classified as a castle. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.
Loch Dochart, 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 SM7083.
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