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Dounreay Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Dounreay Castle is a castle in Highland. The Albion Guide charts 38 castles in the county; this is one of them. For arrivals by rail, Thurso Station is 13 km to the east. The nearest other castle is Scrabster Castle, 12.5 km to the east.

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