| Assynt Castle | |
|---|---|
| Eilean Assynt, Highland, Scotland | |
  Assynt Castle | |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
| In use | 12th to 16th century |
Assynt Castle was a castle, located on Eilean Assynt located in Loch Assynt, Highland in Scotland. [1]
| Assynt Castle | |
|---|---|
| Eilean Assynt, Highland, Scotland | |
| Assynt Castle | |
| Site history | |
| Built | 12th century |
| In use | 12th to 16th century |
Assynt Castle was a castle, located on Eilean Assynt located in Loch Assynt, Highland in Scotland. [1]
The Murray of Culbin family held lands in Assynt in the 12th century.
The castle was granted to Torquil MacLeod, by King David II of Scotland in 1343. [2] The castle appears to have been abandoned in the 16th century after the construction of Ardvreck Castle. [2] [3]
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