What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dirlot Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.
Dirlot Castle was built by the Maxwell family in the 13th century and is remembered for its strategic role in the defense of the Scottish border region.
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Places near here
DirlotHead Dyke (post Medieval), Township (period Unassigned) · 138 yd
CaiteagFarmstead (period Unassigned) · 595 yd
Strathmore LodgeHunting Lodge (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Causeymire, War MemorialWar Memorial (20th Century) · 2.9 mi
Achlachan MossForest · 3.4 mi
Battle of Harpsdalebattle · 4.6 mi
Greystell CastleBroch (iron Age)(possible) · 5.4 mi
Wester Watten MossForest · 5.5 mi
Beinn FreiceadainMountain / peak · 6.1 mi
Halkirk War MemorialMemorial · 6.7 mi
Cnoc Beul na FaireMountain / peak · 7.0 mi
Braal CastleCountry House (period Unassigned) · 7.1 miOther information
Photo: Jim Bain · CC BY-SA 2.0