Dunbeath Castle, Trompe L'oeil Gates

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunbeath Castle, Trompe L'oeil Gates as Gate(s) (period Unassigned). 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.

Dunbeath Castle, Trompe L'oeil Gates are named for their illusionistic design, likely built in the 18th or 19th century as part of a grand estate, reflecting the aesthetic tastes of the Scottish gentry. They are remembered for their architectural ingenuity and as a notable feature of the Dunbeath Castle estate in Caithness.