What is recorded here

Benholm's Lodgings still stands beside Dunnottar Castle, a sixteen-century building caught between the old fortress and the living cliff. It may have served the castle as kitchen, store or guard room, yet its separate name suggests it belonged to someone practical rather than noble. That unnamed person likely heated it, cleaned it and heard the sea strike the rocks through the wall.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunnottar Castle, Benholm's Lodgings as Building (16th Century). 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.

Dunnottar Castle, Benholm's Lodgings was built in the 16th century, likely by a local noble or landholding family in the area. It is remembered as part of the historic Dunnottar Castle complex, a strategically significant site in Scottish history.

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