Castle Stuart
is an impressive structure with a main block and towers at the southern corners. Two
angled square turrets, built up on corbels distinguish the north front. James Stuart, 3rd
Earl of Moray, erected the castle between 1621-25. It was rebuilt to plans of James
Maitland Wardrop in 1869 when the stair-cap, with open crown, was built on the west tower.
The building gradually became ruinous and the roof of the central block collapsed. In 1978
Mr and Mrs Stuart, Canadian Scots, leased the building from Lord Moray and began
restoration, a task that took 14 years to complete. It is now available for accommodation,
with eight bedrooms.
Bonnie
Prince Charlie is said to have visited the castle before Culloden, and a series of modern
paintings in the great hall by W.T.J. Burton tell the story of his life. Much of the
panelling is modern. |
