What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Achnacarry Castle as Castle (medieval), Military Camp (second World War). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 10m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Achnacarry Castle was built by the Clan Cameron in the 16th century and is remembered as a historic stronghold of the clan in the Scottish Highlands. It also served as a military camp during the Second World War.
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Places near here
Achnacarry, Clan Cameron MuseumHouse (17th Century)(possible), Museum (20th Century), Post Office (19th Century) · 271 yd
Clan Cameron MuseumMuseum · 273 yd
Cameron CairnMemorial · 296 yd
Stand-off at the Fords of Arkaigbattle · 550 yd
Loch ArkaigBurial Ground (period Unassigned), Commemorative Monument (period Unassigned) · 697 yd
Sir Donald Hamish Cameron KT, 26th Lochiel MemorialMemorial · 725 yd
Achnacarry, Chia - Aig BridgeRoad Bridge (19th Century) · 960 yd
Eas Chia AigWaterfall · 1017 yd
Ruighe na BeinneMountain / peak · 2.0 mi
Leac ChorrachMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Caledonian Canal, Gairlochy LighthouseBeacon (period Unassigned) · 2.1 mi
Victory: Gairlochy, Caledonian CanalSchooner (19th Century) · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: Trevor Littlewood · CC BY-SA 2.0