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Castle Sinclair Girnigoe
| Castle Sinclair Girnigoe | |
|---|---|
| Wick, Caithness, Scotland | |
 Castle Sinclair Girnigoe from Sinclairs Bay | |
| Coordinates | 58°28′41″N 3°04′05″W / 58.478014°N 3.068082°W |
| Grid reference | grid reference ND379551 |
| Type | L-plan tower house with numerous extensions |
| Site information | |
| Owner | the Sinclair Castle Trust |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruin |
| Site history | |
| Built | between 1476 and 1496 |
| Built by | William Sinclair, 2nd Earl of Caithness |
| In use | 15th century to 17th century |
| Materials | Stone |
Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is located about 3 miles north of Wick on the east coast of Caithness, Scotland. It is considered to be one of the earliest seats of Clan Sinclair. It comprises the ruins of two castles: the 15th-century Castle Girnigoe; and the early 17th-century Castle Sinclair. They are designated as a scheduled monument.[1]
- ^ Historic Environment Scotland. "Castle Girnigoe and Castle Sinclair (SM622)". Retrieved 24 February 2019.
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