Forse Castle
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| Forse Castle | |
|---|---|
| Near Caithness, Highland, Scotland | |
 The remains of Forse Castle, dating from around 1200 | |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruined |
| Location | |
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| Official name | Forse Castle |
| Type | Secular: castle |
| Designated | 13 May 1939 |
| Reference no. | SM621 |
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 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]
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