Built in 1866 in the Scottish baronial style, Duncraig Castle was home to the Matheson family until the 1920s. After several changeable decades, including being used as a Naval hospital during WWII, the castle was bought by the Dobson family of England in 2002, of whom 17 moved in. A 5-part series on their life was aired by the BBC, but the Dobsons sold the castle in 2009. Since then it has been run as a hotel and B&B but at the time of writing (spring 2023) is under private ownership and closed to the public.

Alfred H.

August 31, 2025

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A very beautiful complex, built at the end of the 19th century. Easily accessible from Plockton via a romantic hiking trail.

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1. Duncraig Castle & Loch Achaidh na h-Inich loop from Plockton

11.9km

03:19

210m

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2. Plockton Open Air Church – Duncraig Castle loop from Plockton

7.69km

02:06

120m

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3. Plockton Open Air Church – Duncraig Castle loop from Plockton

9.41km

02:36

160m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Plockton, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Duncraig Castle & Loch Achaidh na h-Inich loop from Plockton

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