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Skibo Castle, Boathouse

Boathouse (period Unassigned)

What is recorded here

Skibo Castle, Boathouse stands in Highland, Scotland, serving the castle estate along the water. The structure likely launched boats for travel, trade or rescue, linking the land to the liquid road. Whether it stored oars, nets or small crafts, the boathouse reduced distance and gave people reach.
Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Skibo Castle, Boathouse as Boathouse (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.
Skibo Castle Boathouse is associated with Skibo Castle, which was built in the 19th century by Sir William Burrell, a Glasgow industrialist and philanthropist. The boathouse is remembered as part of the historic estate that Burrell later donated to the city of Glasgow, forming part of the extensive Burrell Collection.

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