Forse Castle
| Forse Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Caithness, Highland, Scotland | |
 The remains of Forse Castle, dating from around 1200 | |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
| Coordinates | 58°17′06″N 3°19′30″W / 58.285°N 3.325°W |
| Official name | Forse Castle |
| Type | Secular: castle |
| Designated | 13 May 1939 |
| Reference no. | SM621 |
Forse Castle is a ruined building dating from 1200 in the hamlet of Forse in the Caithness region in the Scottish council area of Highland.[1] It is protected as a scheduled monument.[2]
The castle stands on a peninsula about 50 metres above sea level. It is surrounded on all sides by steep rocks and is cut off from the mainland by a natural ditch at the neck of the peninsula.[1]
Forse Castle was the stronghold of the Sutherland of Forse family, a cadet branch of the Clan Sutherland. They lived in it until around 1600.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Robert Wilson Richmond. "Forse Castle". Caithness.org. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Forse Castle (SM621)". Retrieved 24 February 2019.