| Castle of Mey | |
|---|---|
 Castle of Mey (2014) | |
  Location of Castle of Mey in Caithness | |
| Former names | Barrogill Castle |
| General information | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 58°38′49″N 3°13′29″W / 58.64708°N 3.22479°W |
| Construction started | 1566 |
| Completed | 1572 |
| Renovated | 1950s |
| Owner | Castle of Mey Trust |
The Castle of Mey (also known for a time as Barrogill Castle)[1] is located in Caithness, on the north coast of Scotland, about 6 miles (10 km) west of John o' Groats. In fine weather there are views from the castle north to the Orkney Islands.[2]
- ^ "The Castle and Gardens of Mey". The Queen Elizabeth Castle of Mey Trust 2018 registered as a Scottish Charity (No SC024983). Retrieved 25 August 2018.
BARROGILL Castle, originally known as the Castle of Mey, one of the ancient seats of the earls of Caithness, is still a ... and 1572, when the earl granted a charter of the Mey lands to his second son William, who became the first Laird of Mey.
- ^ "Scothighlands – A panoramic view of the Castle of Mey". www.scothighlands.com. Retrieved 31 October 2019.