Castle Craig

Region: Highlands and Islands

Condition: Ruined

About Castle Craig

Castle Craig, also known as Craig Castle and Castlecraig, stands on the north shore of the Black Isle on the banks of the Cromarty Firth. The Black Isle is not black and it's not an island; this area is so-called because of the very dark, rich and fertile nature of its soil. Craig was built in the 16th century as a four-storey tower house, home to the Bishops of Ross but would pass to the Clan Urquhart in 1561. The Black Isle Castle Craig Foundation is a charitable organisation looking for members to help in the preservation of the castle. Tip: Chanonry Point on the Black Isle is an excellent dolphin watching location.

Location

Coordinates: 57.5333, -4.4