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painting of Castle Stuart

From our Castles in Scotland portfolio

Built in 1625 by the Earl of Moray it was home to the Stuart's.

It is a 17th century Jacobean Tower House. Castle Stuart is located about 5 miles East of Inverness not far from Culloden. The land was originally given to James Stuart, Mary Queen of Scot's half-brother, by Mary herself. Together with the title Earl of Moray. Located in MacIntosh lands this caused a bit of consternation. The result of which was that as soon as it was finished the MacIntoshes moved in and the poor builders had to end up buying them back out again.

After the execution of Charles the 1st ( Mary's grandson ) the Stuart's
fell into disfavour and the castle fell into neglect.

The present owner, Charles Stuart, bought the abandoned hulk that had suffered 400 years of neglect and spent 15 years renovating the 17th century castle.

It has now been restored to its former glory and is open as a hotel.