MHG5707 - Brochel Castle
Summary
A late 15th/early 16th-century castle, now ruinous.
Type and Period (1)
- CASTLE (Built, Medieval to 16th Century - 1450 AD? to 1550 AD?)
Protected Status
Full Description
NG54NE 1 5846 4627.
(NG 5846 4627) Brochel Castle (NR) (In Ruins)
OS 6"map, Inverness-shire, 2nd ed., (1904)
Brochel Castle was in existence in 1549, and perhaps as early as Duntulm Castle, ie. Mid-15th century. Full description in RCAHMS (1928). RCAHMS 1928; M Martin 1934; S Gordon 1935; 1950. <1>-<4>
Brochel Castle, as planned and illustrated by RCAHMS, is in ruinous condition.
Visited by OS (A S P) 12 June 1961.
Discussions took place in 1991 between the former Skye & Lochalsh District Council and the Scottish Office Agriculture and Fisheries Department regarding the acquisition of this site and Duntulm Castle on Skye. This was on the understanding that the transfer was at no cost to the council. The council would then apply for a 100% grant from Historic Scotland to stabilise the buildings. <5>-<7>
The castles were acquired by the former Skye & Lochalsh District Council from the Scottish Ministers by Disposition recorded 26/04/1993. The deeds and relative title maps are held by at Highland Council's Portree offices. <8>
Sources/Archives (9)
- --- SHG2516 Text/Publication/Volume: Miket, R. and Roberts, D.L.. 1990. The medieval castles of Skye and Lochalsh. 1st. 17-24.
- <1> SHG2656 Text/Report: RCAHMS. 1928. The Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments and Constructions of Scotland. Ninth report with inventory of monuments and constructions in the Outer Hebrides, Skye and the Small Isles. . 178-190, No. 574; plans, illusts..
- <2> SHG2494 Text/Publication/Volume: Macleod, D J (ed.). 1934. A description of the Western Islands of Scotland circa 1695. 4th. 214, 545.
- <3> SHG2275 Text/Publication/Volume: Gordon, S. 1935. Highways and Byways in the Western Highlands. 118-19.
- <4> SHG2274 Text/Publication/Volume: Gordon, S. 1950. Afoot in the Hebrides. 136.
- <5> SHG24197 Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article: MacPhail, N. 11/04/1991. 'All-clear sounds for phase one of Portree centre' in the Press and Journal. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <6> SHG24198 Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article: Press and Journal. 26/10/1990. 'Council defer decision on purchase of ruined castles' in Press and Journal. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <7> SHG24199 Text/Publication/Article/Newspaper Article: Oban Times. 18/04/1991. 'Castles are saved' in Oban Times. Digital (scanned as PDF).
- <8> SHG24196 Text/Correspondence: Highland Council. 2009. Email correspondence between Sylvina Tilbury (HCAU) and Ron Wilson (Housing & Property Services). Yes. Digital.
Map
Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 58465 46278 (25m by 27m) (2 map features) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG54NE |
| Geographical Area | SKYE AND LOCHALSH |
| Civil Parish | PORTREE |
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External Links (2)
- http://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/SM5414 (Online designation description (Historic Environment Scotland))
- https://canmore.org.uk/site/11504 (View RCAHMS Canmore entry for this site)
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