Muness Castle
Shetland Isles, The Highlands
About Muness Castle
Muness Castle is a z-plan, 3 storey building (though only just over 2 floors remain) with circular towers at opposing corners. The castle was built in 1598 by Laurence Bruce and was designed by Andrew Crawford, who also designed Scalloway Castle.
There's an exciting history to it to engage kids: French raiders stormed and burned the castle in 1627 and although it was subsequently repaired, the castle was uninhabited by the late 1600s and is now said by some to be haunted!
The walk from the car park to the castle is nearly four miles, so do take provisions for attacks of weather and tired little legs. You can fly kites on the way!
Opening Times
Year round access
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission
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Contact Details
Unst 4m North East from Belmont Pier, off the A968
Shetland Isles
The Highlands
ZE2 9UT
Scotland
Tel: 0131 668 8600
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