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Foulis Castle
Foulis Castle — castle in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Foulis Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: category A listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Highland, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 57.6447°, -4.3651°.
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Foulis Castle is situated two miles south-west of Evanton in the parish of Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. It is a white washed mansion that incorporates an old tower house with gun loops. The castle was held by the Clan Munro from the twelfth century or earlier and they had a stronghold there. The remains of an 11th-century Motte (man-made mound topped by a wooden palisade), believed to be the first fortification at Foulis, still remain in the castle grounds today.
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From the Wikipedia article
Foulis Castle is situated two miles south-west of Evanton in the parish of Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. It is a white washed mansion that incorporates an old tower house with gun loops. The castle was held by the Clan Munro from the twelfth century or earlier and they had a stronghold there. The remains of an 11th-century Motte (man-made mound topped by a wooden palisade), believed to be the first fortification at Foulis, still remain in the castle grounds today.
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Background
History
Foulis Castle itself is mentioned briefly in records that date back to the 14th century although the original Tower of Foulis was believed to have been built in 1154. It is recorded by contemporary evidence that Uilleam III, Earl of Ross granted a charter to Robert de Munro of Foulis for the lands of "Estirfowlys" with the "Tower of Strathskehech" from 1350. It is also recorded that Euphemia I, Countess of Ross granted two charters to Robert's son, Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis in 1394. One of them dated 4 May 1394 is in respect of the "Wesstir Fowlys" and the "Tower of Strathschech", named so because of the River Sgitheach that passes through nearby Strath Skiach and into the Cromarty…
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- Coordinates
- 57.6447, -4.3651
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV16 9UX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Dingwall — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5474201 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Foulis Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Foulis side.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Foulis Castle?
- Foulis Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV16 9UX).
- Is Foulis Castle a listed building?
- Foulis Castle is officially recognised as category A listed building listed.
- Does Foulis Castle charge admission?
- Foulis Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Foulis Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Dingwall, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV16 9UX.