Castle Craig near Alness is a ruined tower house on a cliff edge above the shore, in the parish of Resolis, Highland. Its setting and surviving masonry make it a distinctive historic landmark to plan around, but check local access guidance before setting out.
- Location: parish of Resolis, Highland, at grid reference NH 63200 63813.
- Building: a later 16th-century tower house, now partly ruinous.
- Access: Scotland’s outdoor access rights apply responsibly and have exceptions.
Where Castle Craig is
Castle Craig stands in Resolis, Highland, above the shore on a cliff edge. Its Ordnance Survey grid reference is NH 63200 63813.
Historic Environment Scotland describes it as a later 16th-century tower house. The tall, rectangular building has four storeys and a ruinous west portion. Its construction combines rubble with ashlar dressings, and remains of barmkin walls to the east and north include gun loops. The record also describes barrel-vaulted internal floors and a pack-saddle vault roof.
Planning the route from Alness
Castle Craig is about 27 minutes by car from Commercial Hotel, which lists its available room types.
Access and land-management guidance
Scotland’s responsible access rights cover non-motorised access to land and inland water, subject to exceptions. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code explains the responsibilities of both land managers and people exercising those rights.
Local authorities and National Park authorities uphold and manage access rights on the ground; these bodies are known as access authorities. Historic Environment Scotland identifies Highland as the local authority and planning authority for Castle Craig. Respect the responsibilities set out in the Code when planning access.
If you are planning a visit around the area, this practical Alness itinerary covers other ways to organise time in town.
What to check before visiting
Check the official site before you go for current access guidance. The Scottish Outdoor Access Code is the relevant guidance for responsible access, while Highland is the local authority and planning authority identified for the site.
For a different local outing, the Fyrish Monument walking routes from Alness offer another subject to consider when planning your time in the area.
FAQs
Where is Castle Craig?
It is in the parish of Resolis, Highland, above the shore on a cliff edge.
What kind of building is Castle Craig?
It is a later 16th-century tower house, described as a tall, rectangular, four-storey ruin with a damaged west portion.
What does Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code cover?
It sets out responsibilities for land managers and people exercising Scotland’s responsible access rights.