| Assynt Castle | |
|---|---|
| Eilean Assynt, Highland, Scotland | |
  Assynt Castle | |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
| In use | 12th to 16th century |
Assynt Castle was a castle, located on Eilean Assynt located in Loch Assynt, Highland in Scotland.
History
The Murray of Culbin family held lands in Assynt in the 12th century.
The castle was granted to Torquil MacLeod, by King David II of Scotland in 1343. The castle appears to have been abandoned in the 16th century after the construction of Ardvreck Castle.
References
- "Eilean Assynt - Canmore". Canmore (database). Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Assynt Castle (site of)". Stravaging Around Scotland. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- Coventry, Martin (2008). Castles of the Clans: The Strongholds and Seats of 750 Scottish Families and Clans. Musselburgh: Goblinshead. pp. 391–392. ISBN 978-1-899874-36-1.
58°10′37″N 5°04′13″W / 58.17706°N 5.07039°W / 58.17706; -5.07039
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