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Redcastle

Redcastle (an Caisteal ruadh) is a medieval L‑plan castle on the Black Isle in northern Scotland, long associated with Clan Mackenzie. The standing structure is an approximately three‑storey stone block incorporating rubble and ashlar masonry, and was remodelled in the 19th century; it remained inhabited until the mid‑20th century.

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Its prime

1850

Today

Ruin

As it stood in 1850

The shape it held in its prime.

An L‑shaped, three‑storey stone castle of red‑coloured masonry combining rough rubble and ashlar dressings, its two wings meeting at a re‑entrant angle; the roof is now absent but in its prime the building presented a continuous roofline over both ranges. The silhouette is a compact rectangular main block with a projecting wing, regular vertical window openings, and visible 17th‑ and 19th‑century masonry repairs set within the pastoral grounds of the Black Isle.

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5 places to explore in 1850.

The record describes 5 distinct spots at Redcastle — including 1 interior: upper floor interior looking out. Create your own photoreal reconstruction and walk through every one — more scenes means more photos, more angles and more rooms of the immersive experience.

Exterior approach from the estate driveJunction of the main block and projecting wingStonework detail (rubble and ashlar)Upper floor interior looking outFaçade showing 19th‑century remodelling

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