What is recorded here
The Castle Sinclair Girnigoe was built by the Sinclair family, likely in the 15th or 16th century, and is associated with the historical Sinclair estates in the Scottish Highlands. It is remembered as a symbol of the family's influence in the region and as an example of medieval Scottish castle architecture.
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- Operator
- Clan Sinclair Trust
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Photo: Richard Dorrell · CC BY-SA 2.0