What is recorded here

Thurso, Burnside, Scrabster Castle stands as a medieval castle in Highland, Scotland. The exact location is known, but entry remains unclear. The bones of the building may still hold the shape of the rooms where people lived, worked or fled.

Scotland's National Record of the Historic Environment records Thurso, Burnside, Scrabster Castle as Castle (medieval). 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.

Scrabster Castle, also known as Burnside Castle, was a medieval stronghold located near Thurso in Caithness, Scotland, and is believed to have been built by the powerful Sinclair family in the 15th or 16th century. It is remembered for its strategic position along the north coast and its association with the Sinclairs, who played a significant role in the region's history.

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