Dornoch Castle
Dornoch Castle is a castle across from Dornoch Cathedral in the village of Dornoch , a little about 65 north of Inverness in the Scottish county of Sutherland (now the Highland administrative division ).
history
Dornoch Castle was built around 1500 as the home of the Bishop of Caithness . Bishop Robert Stewart donated the castle to John Gordon, 11th Earl of Sutherland in 1557 . In 1570, the castle was set on fire in a feud between the Mackays and Murrays . It was then rebuilt and the top of the tower added. The castle fell into disrepair in the 18th century, but was restored in 1813–1814 to serve as a school and prison. In 1859/1860 it became a courthouse and headquarters of the Sheriff of Sutherland . For this purpose, it was fundamentally rebuilt by the architect William Fouler .
Further modifications were carried out around 1880, e.g. B. the elevation of the southwest block and the construction of a third floor on the east tower. After this restoration, the castle became a hunting lodge for sporty guests. In 1947 it was converted into a hotel. The Dornoch Castle Hotel has 24 rooms including the suites and garden rooms that were added in the 1970s. There are also several personal rooms and a restaurant. Historic Scotland has listed Dornoch Castle as a Category B Historic Building.
The castle is said to be haunted by the ghost of Andrew McCornish , who was hanged for stealing sheep.
Individual evidence
- ↑ a b c d e Listed Building - Entry . In: Historic Scotland .
- ↑ Biographical Details: William Fowler . Scottish Architects. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
- ↑ Dornoch Castle - A Brief History . TheOldHomeTown.com. Retrieved June 20, 2017.
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Coordinates: 57 ° 52 '49 " N , 4 ° 1' 42" W.