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 Muckrach Castle is situated within its own grounds in a magnificent rural, yet accessible location in the Highlands of Scotland and the Cairngorms National Park. Set in an acre of garden, the castle offers outstanding views over the Spey valley and the Cairngorm mountains. Located only three miles from Grantown-on-Spey, and just one mile from the nearest shop in Dulnain Bridge, the castle is ideally located for a range of local services. |
 Castle's History
John Grant of Freuchie (4th Laird of Grant) gave Muckrach to his second son, Patrick, in 1583 and the castle was built soon afterwards. Patrick was knighted by Jame VI and lived until 1626, being the ancestor of the Grants of Rothiemurchus. From 1978-85 the building was restored after lying in ruins for centuries and a stone dated 1598, with the arms and initials of Patrick and his wife, plus the motto "In God Is All My Trust" which had been removed to Rothiemurchus, was replaced over the entrance at Muchrack Castle. |
 The castle was restored by architect Ian Begg, who has also left his mark with the St Mungo Museum in Glasgow and the Scandic Crown Hotel in Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Standing on the top of a steep bank in the valley of the River Dulnain, 3 miles from Grantown-on-Spey, Muckrach Castle is a typical Scottish tower house built to a very simple L-plan, with a main block of three storeys, a garret and a circular stairway. |
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