Monument record MHG7735 - Castle, Eilean Ruaridh Mor
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Location
| Grid reference | Centred NG 8899 7300 (300m by 300m) (Buffered by site type) |
|---|---|
| Map sheet | NG87SE |
| Geographical Area | ROSS AND CROMARTY |
| Old County | ROSS-SHIRE |
| Civil Parish | GAIRLOCH |
Map
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Full Description
NG87SE 2 89 73.
Eilean Ruaraidh Mor is named after a chieftain who had a stronghold there. There are said still to be traces of foundations and gardens. (It seems likely that Eilean Ruaraidh Mor is here being confused with Eilean Ruardaidh Beag, on which are the remains of the residence of John Roy Mackenzie, also described as 'remains of house and garden'. (See NG87SE 4).
B G Macrow 1953.
No trace of any buildings or walls was seen on Eilean Ruairidh Mor. Visited by OS (E G C) 3 October 1964.
Sources/Archives (1)
- --- SHG2490 Text/Publication/Volume: Macrow, B G. 1953. Torridon Highlands. 91.
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Protected Status/Designation
- None recorded
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Record last edited
Jan 28 2008 12:00AM
