What is recorded here
Kennels is a 19th-century castle in Moray, built in 1878. It stands as a private historic house, not a public attraction. The date and place are clear. Whether it is beautiful, lonely, or forgotten depends on the person standing before it.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Darnaway Castle, Kennels as Kennels (19th Century) (1878). The official map says its point is accurate as follows: NGR given to the nearest 1m. The record does not by itself mean that the public may enter the place.
Darnaway Castle, Kennels is a 19th-century structure associated with the larger Darnaway Castle, which was originally built in the 13th century by the Clan Mackenzie, a significant Highland Scottish clan. The site is historically important as it reflects the long-standing influence of the Mackenzies in the region and their role in Scottish history.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
BerryleyFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 310 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Darnaway Castle, East Gate and LodgeGate (19th Century), Gate Pier(s) (19th Century), Lodge (19th Century) · 1055 yd
TearieCropmark(s) (period Unknown)(possible), Ring Ditch (period Unassigned) · 1115 yd
Darnaway CastleFlat Axehead (bronze)(bronze Age) · 1293 yd
MundoleTower House (medieval)(possible) · 1.1 mi
Rodney's StoneHeritage attraction · 1.3 mi
Brodie Castle, GardensFormal Garden (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Brodie CastleCastle (16th Century), Country House (19th Century), Sundial(s) (post Medieval), Tower House (16th Century) · 1.5 mi
Raffpark WoodForest · 1.6 mi
Fairyhills QuarryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 1.8 mi
Hardmuir WoodForest · 2.0 mi
Dallas Dhu DistilleryNo Class (event) (period Unassigned) · 2.6 mi