Carbisdale Castle
Historic site in Kyle of Sutherland, Scottish Highlands / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Carbisdale Castle was built in 1907 for the Duchess of Sutherland on a hill across the Kyle of Sutherland from Invershin in the Scottish Highlands. Until 2011 it was used as a youth hostel, operated by the Scottish Youth Hostels Association. The castle is situated north of Culrain, and around 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-west of Bonar Bridge. It lies within the civil parish of Kincardine and Community council of Ardgay and District.
Carbisdale Castle | |
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Location | Kyle of Sutherland, Scottish Highlands |
Coordinates | 57.9255°N 4.409°W / 57.9255; -4.409 |
OS grid reference | NH574954 |
Built | 1905–1917 (1905–1917) |
Built for | Duchess of Sutherland |
Architect | John Robertson |
Architectural style(s) | Scottish Baronial |
Listed Building – Category B | |
Designated | 18 March 1971 |
Reference no. | LB7165 |
Location of Carbisdale Castle in Highland council area |
The castle is in the Scottish Baronial style, it has 365 windows, is 41,433 square feet (3,849.3 m2) and is protected as a category B listed building.[1] The hostel closed for repair in 2011, and was put up for sale in 2014. Until its closure, the castle had a large collection of art, with some pieces dating back to 1680, as well as Italian marble statues. It was purchased in 2016 but offered for sale again in 2021; in 2022 it was again sold and is now a private residence.