
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Edinburgh, 'dingwall Castle' as Castle (medieval), Jail (16th Century). 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.
Dingwall Castle, near Edinburgh, was originally built in the 13th century, likely by the de Moravia family, and later held by the Keiths. It is remembered as an important medieval stronghold and was later used as a jail in the 16th century.
The historic-place record does not grant public access. Check current conditions and ownership before entering land or a building.
Places near here
East End, Waterloo PlaceVisitor information · 73 yd
Waverley StationRailway Platform(s) (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 77 yd
EDINBURGH, WATERLOO PLACE, TRAM RAIL and CABLE TRACKTramway (19th Century) - (20th Century) · 94 yd
Edinburgh, North Bridge, Balmoral HotelHotel (19th Century) · 94 yd
Edinburgh, Princes Street, General Register House, Duke of Wellington StatueStatue (19th Century) · 109 yd
Abraham Lincoln looks out on Calton HillMountain or hill · 127 yd
Waverley Station from the Castle, EdinburghCastle, fort or tower · 200 yd
FruitmarketGallery · 207 yd
City Art CentreGallery · 220 yd
Princes Street, Waverley BridgeVisitor information · 287 yd
Castle Cannon BatteryCastle, fort or tower · 324 yd
Old Stamp Office CloseMemorial · 327 ydOther information
Photo: Walter Baxter · CC BY-SA 2.0