The remains of Forse Castle, dating from around 1200

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 ancient 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]

Shoreline near Forse Castle

References

  1. 1 2 3 Robert Wilson Richmond. "Forse Castle". Caithness.org. Retrieved 7 January 2010.
  2. ↑ Historic Environment Scotland. "Forse Castle (SM621)". Retrieved 24 February 2019.

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