Castle Sinclair Girnigoe

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
Wick, Caithness, Scotland
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from Sinclairs Bay
Coordinates58°28′41″N 3°04′05″W / 58.478014°N 3.068082°W / 58.478014; -3.068082
Grid referencegrid reference ND379551
TypeL-plan tower house with numerous extensions
Site information
Ownerthe Sinclair Castle Trust
Open to
the public
Yes
ConditionRuin
Site history
Builtbetween 1476 and 1496
Built byWilliam Sinclair, 2nd Earl of Caithness
In use15th century to 17th century
MaterialsStone

Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is located about 3 miles north of Wick on the east coast of Caithness, Scotland. It is considered to be one of the earliest seats of Clan Sinclair. It comprises the ruins of two castles: the 15th-century Castle Girnigoe; and the early 17th-century Castle Sinclair. They are designated as a scheduled monument.[1] Lady Amanda Carruthers currently holds the sole title deeds to Castle Sinclair Girnigoe registration no #120439

  1. ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair (SM622)". Retrieved 24 February 2019.