Scrabster Castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Scrabster Castle is one of 38 castles the Albion Guide maps in Highland. Nearby castles include Braal Castle and Dounreay Castle. For arrivals by rail, Thurso Station is 1.3 km to the south-east.

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