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Scotland Highland Views: Tour Of Kilravock Castle

Country Life Magazine (September 20, 2023) – Kilravock Castle is located in the Highlands, in the storied estate in the scenic Nairn Valley. The estate centres on the Category A-listed Kilravock Castle, the original seat of the Clan Rose, which dates from about 1460, when the 7th Baron built the original keep under license from John, Lord of the Isles and Earl of Ross.

The lands had been acquired in the 13th century by Hugh Rose of Geddes, and were held by the family for the best part of 800 years before being bequeathed in 1984 by Elizabeth Rose, 25th Baroness of Kilravock (pronounced ‘Kilrorke’) to the aforementioned Kilravock Christian Trust.

Various additions were built on over the years, including the main house in 1553. The main staircase, corridors and west wing were added in the 18th century. The last major alteration, the construction of an additional tower, took place in 1926.

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