Muness Castle

[1] It was designated as a Scheduled monument in 1953 and is run as a museum by Historic Environment Scotland.

[2] The castle was built in 1598 for Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie, half-brother to Robert Stewart, 1st Earl of Orkney.

[3] The castle is now roofless and missing its upper storey which was removed to build the surrounding boundary wall.

[3] The castle forms a rectangular block 22.3 by 7.9 metres (73 by 26 ft) with circular towers at the north and south angles.

The entrance is located on the south-western side and is covered by gun loops in the main block and in the south-eastern tower.