
What is recorded here
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Eilean Dearg, Loch Ruel as Castle (medieval), Chapel (medieval), Fort (period Unassigned)(possible), Vitrified Stone (period Unassigned), Scraper (tool) (flint)(period Unassigned). 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.
Eilean Dearg, Loch Ruel is a medieval castle site associated with Clan MacGregor, likely constructed in the 16th century. It is remembered for its strategic location and historical significance in the context of clan conflicts in the Scottish Highlands.
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Places near here
Port An EileinHead Dyke (post Medieval), Township (period Unassigned) · 376 yd
KinlochruelHouse (period Unassigned) · 537 yd
Tighnabruaich ViewpointViewpoint · 979 yd
Eilean DubhIsland · 1518 yd
Loch RiddonBay · 1.0 mi
Eilean MòrIslet · 1.5 mi
Allt DubhBloomery (period Unassigned) · 1.5 mi
Cnoc BreamanachMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Creag Rubha BhainMountain / peak · 1.8 mi
Rubha a' BhodaichHeadland · 2.0 mi
Bute FerryObstruction (period Unassigned)-(1956)(possible) · 2.1 mi
ColintraiveCairn (prehistoric) · 2.2 miOther information
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