What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Dunphail Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.
Dunphail Castle was built by the Macdonalds of Islay in the 13th century and later held by Clan Donald. It is remembered as a strategically important stronghold in the Western Isles during the medieval period.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
DunphailCist(s) (period Unassigned), Mound (period Unassigned) · 58 yd
CarnachBuilding (period Unassigned) · 557 yd
Blackpark WoodWood · 621 yd.jpg?width=1280)
Dunphail StationRailway Station (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 918 yd
Relugas WoodWood · 1163 yd
River Divie BridgeFootbridge (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 1189 yd
Randolph's LeapHeritage attraction · 1.0 mi
Edinkillie New CemeteryCemetery (20th Century) · 1.1 mi
War MemorialMemorial · 1.2 mi
Darnaway Castle, Dounduff LodgeGate Lodge (19th Century) (1873) · 1.6 mi
Shaw HillMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Cairn EneyMountain / peak · 2.5 mi