๐Ÿ“Œ Muness, Isle of Unst, Shetland Isles
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Scotland’s most northerly castle is found on Unst’s eastern Mu Ness peninsula, a good distance from the island’s main settlements. This Z-plan tower house was built in 1598 for Laurence Bruce of Cultmalindie, a powerful but controversial Shetland figure, and half-brother of the 1st Earl of Orkney. There is some fine architecture to admire – surprisingly ornate for this latitude and remote location – and two floors to explore. The interior can be quite gloomy; mobile phone torches may come in handy, though Historic Environment Scotland had stashed some on site on our 2024 visit.

๐ŸŒ Location

๐Ÿ“Œ By minor road, Muness, Isle of Unst

๐Ÿงญ O.S. Grid Reference: HP 630012

๐Ÿ›ฐ๏ธ GPS coordinates: 60.688712,-0.849078

โŒ No public transport within 1 mi

๐Ÿš— Layby

๐Ÿ“ Key info

โŒš Always open

๐ŸŽซ Free

๐Ÿ”— historicenvironment.scot

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