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Photo of Skelbo Castle, a ruined castle near Embo, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

© Chris Heaton / Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Skelbo Castle

Open accessScotland's right of responsible access applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Skelbo Castle is a castle in Highland. The Albion Guide maps 38 castles in the county; this is one of them. For arrivals by rail, Golspie Station is 5.6 km to the north-east.

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More places to visit near Skelbo Castle

Photo of Embo Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Embo Beach

Beach near Embo

Long sandy beach stretching north from the former fishing village of Embo.

3.2 km SE

Photo of Dornoch, a village in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Dornoch

Village

Handsome cathedral town on the Dornoch Firth, famous for the Royal Dornoch golf links and its medieval cathedral.

5.5 km S · Highland

Photo of Dornoch Beach, a beach in Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Dornoch Beach

Beach near Dornoch

Long dune-backed Blue Flag beach beside the Royal Dornoch golf links.

5.8 km S

Photo: Ben Bhraggie and Sutherland Monument, a viewpoint near Golspie, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Ben Bhraggie and Sutherland Monument

Viewpoint near Golspie

Hill above Golspie topped by a controversial giant statue of the 1st Duke of Sutherland, with panoramic firth views.

6.1 km N

Photo of Dunrobin Castle Gardens, a garden near Golspie, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Iconic

Dunrobin Castle Gardens

Garden near Golspie

Fairytale French-style castle above the sea near Golspie, with formal parterres modelled on Versailles and daily falconry.

8.1 km NE

Photo of Glenmorangie Distillery, a distillery near Tain, Highland, the Scottish Highlands and Islands.Highlight

Glenmorangie Distillery

Distillery near Tain

Famous Highland distillery near Tain, using the tallest stills in Scotland, with tours and tastings.

11.7 km S