Scottish Highlands - Historic Properties
- Map of Historic Buildings in Highlands and Islands
- Map of ALL Historic Buildings in Scotland
- Map of all attractions in Highlands and Islands
A roadside cairn by the redundant village hall in Skail marks the place where the 93rd Sutherland Highlanders were first mustered in 1800. The regiment, now part of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, drew its men from the scattered settlements of Strathnaver.
B871, Syre, Strathnaver, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW11 6UA
Attraction Type: Historic Property - Memorial
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Heritage Highlight: Marks the spot where the 93rd first mustered
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Abertarff House is the oldest secular building in Inverness. It was built in 1593 for the Frasers of Lovat and is an excellent example of a 16th-century townhouse, with crow-stepped gables and a turnpike stair. It was once a bank and is now cared for by the National Trust for Scotland.
71 Church Street, Inverness, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV1 1ES
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Heritage Highlight: The oldest house in Inverness
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The Aignish Farm Raiders Monument commemorates the events of 9 January 1888 when the poor men and women of Point seized Aignish Farm in an attempt to create crofts. It is one of three monuments across Lewis dedicated to those who struggled for land reform.
A866, Aignish, Isle of Lewis, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, HS2 0PA
Attraction Type: Historic Property - Monument
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An unusual detached, fortified bell tower, built in 1655 to serve the parish church of Ardclach. The tower stands on a hillock at the north-west corner of Ardclach, while the church it was built to serve is down in a loop of the River Findhorn several hundred yards away.
Ardclach, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV12 5JF
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A historic 19th-century lighthouse stands on the most westerly point of the British mainland. The lighthouse was designed by Alan Stevenson, uncle of novelist Robert Louis Stevenson. There are regular tours of the lighthouse and the former keeper's cottage is now an exhibition centre covering the history of the lighthouse.
Ardnamurchan Point, Kilchoan, Ardnamurchan, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, PH36 4LN
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Heritage Highlight: Unusual Egyptian style buildings
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The Birsay Earl's Palace is a 16th-century residence on the shores of Birsay Bay, built by Earl Robert Stewart. Extensive walls still stand, though not to any great height. Earl Robert was known for his harsh treatment of his people and may have used forced labour to build his palace.
Birsay, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland
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The Bishop's Palace is a 12th-century hall house, with a tower built in the mid 16th century. You can ascend the tower for wonderful views of St Magnus Cathedral and the rooftops of Kirkwall. Directly opposite is the 17th-century Earl's Palace.
Watergate, Kirkwall, Mainland, Orkney, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, KW15 1PD
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Heritage Highlight: Site of Hakon IV's death in 1263
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A late 17th-century round dovecote under a conical roof. The doocot stands on a 12th-century motte built by William the Lion, and looks over the site of the Battle of Auldearn, 1645.
A96, Auldearn, Highlands and Islands, Scotland, IV12 5TE
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Heritage Highlight: Built atop a 12th-century castle motte
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The Bridge of Oich is an innovative suspension bridge across the River Oich built in 1854 by James Dredge. Dredge's design broke new ground in bridge architecture, incorporating a unique double cantilever chain support system balanced upon huge granite pylons on either shore.
Aberchalder, Highlands and Islands, Scotland
Attraction Type: Historic Property - Bridge
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Heritage Highlight: An innovative 'taper' suspension bridge design
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The Bridge to Nowhere is an early 20th-century bridge across the ravine of the River Garry north of Stornoway. The bridge was part of Lord Leverhulme's ambitious plans for a road linking Tolsta to Port of Ness, but the road was never completed, leaving behind only the bridge and a rough track.
New Tolsta, Isle of Lewis, Highlands and Islands, Scotland
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