Muckrach Castle

Muckrach Castle
Muckrach Castle (2010)
Coordinates57°18′17.0″N 3°41′5.3″W / 57.304722°N 3.684806°W / 57.304722; -3.684806
OS grid referenceNH 98589 25051
AreaHighland council area
Built1598
Restored1985
Restored byIan Begg
Websitemuckrachcastle.co.uk
Listed Building – Category A
Official nameMuckrach Castle
Designated5 October 1971
Reference no.LB249
Location of Muckrach Castle in Highland

Muckrach Castle, also known as Muchrach or Muckerach Castle, is a tower house near the Scottish town of Dulnain Bridge in the Highland council area, which is part of the Cairngorms National Park. It was built in 1598 as the original seat of the Grants of Rothiemurchus, with timber used as part of the stone walls. It was unroofed in 1739 and remained ruinous until the 20th century. In 1971 the building was added to the Scottish monument lists in the highest monument category A, before being restored by the architect Ian Begg in 1978–85. It is, since then, used as a holiday apartment.