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Skelbo Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. The castle dates from the medieval period and survives as substantial stone remains, representing an important defensive structure in the far north of Scotland. Its precise construction date and founding patron remain subjects of scholarly enquiry, though the site reflects the strategic importance of Sutherland during the medieval era. The castle's location and surviving masonry indicate it held significance in the regional power structures of the northern Highlands during its period of occupation.
Skelbo Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6225. View the official record →
Skelbo Castle is a ruined medieval fortress located in Sutherland in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM6225.
Skelbo 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 SM6225.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Proncy, hut circle 330m NNE of (3.2 km), Grannie's Heilan Hame, chambered cairn 30m NNE of (3.6 km), Embo Street,cairn SE of (4.1 km).
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