Girnigoe & Sinclair Castle
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is located about 3 miles north of Wick on the east coast of Caithness.. It is considered to be one of the earliest seats of Clan Sinclair. It is a ruin in spectacular position on the coast facing north.
Built in the C15th as the main castle for the Sinclair family but by 1700 was already a ruin. It might have destroyed by cannon fire in 1680 but evidence is scanty and it ws probably destroyed by Cromwell's troops.
Today the castle is listed as World heritage site and being investigated and stabilised (see website below). You can walk to it easily from the lighthouse carpark and it is interesting in its own right and also a wonderful location in the early evening as sun sets.
Opening Times
OPen internally between May to September and visitable externally 365 days of the year.
Websites to Visit
Travel Directions to Girnigoe & Sinclair Castle
Travel Directions
Follow road to lighthouse and park in parking spaces then cross road and follow track as signposted.
Nearby Castles
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Castle of Mey
Castle on far North coast that was home to the Queen Mother. Now open for visitors. Excellent gardens.
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Ackergill Tower
15th Century tower in an absurdly remarkable position overlooking the sea near Wick. Now super chic boutique accommodation and castle hotel. You can stay or just have tea!
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Keiss Castle
Ruinous C16th castle near to Wick in Caithness. Its most striking characteristic is its position teetering on the efge of the cliff! Walk able or view from the beach. A photographer's delight.
Girnigoe & Sinclair Castle Cottages and Holiday SelfCatering
Cottages Nearby
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The Cottage, Barrock House, nr Wick - Sleeps 2
The Ivy Wing and The Cottage are situated in the courtyard of Barrock House, and surrounded by landscaped grounds and mature woodland. This provides shelter for an abundance of bird and wild life with plea... -
The Herons, nr Wick - Sleeps 6/7
A warm welcome awaits you at the Herons which is set on the edge of a 3-mile stretch of sandy beach and enjoys panoramic views across Sinclair’s Bay towards Noss Head Lighthouse. This spacious house ... -
The Cottage, nr Wick - Sleeps 6
Set on a working farm, this simply and cosily furnished property enjoys a quiet and unspoilt location in the Caithness countryside. Just a mile or so off the A9, The Cottage makes a super base for touring ... -
Seaview Cottage, nr Wick - Sleeps 4
This traditional single storey holiday cottage, overlooking Girnigoe Castle, is situated a few hundred yards from the sea on a single track road leading to Noss Head Lighthouse. Spectacular seascapes, unsp... -
The Ivy Wing, Barrock House nr Wick - Sleeps 5
The Ivy Wing and The Cottage are situated in the courtyard of Barrock House, and surrounded by landscaped grounds and mature woodland. This provides shelter for an abundance of bird and wild life with plea...
