Hermit's Castle

About

Europe's smallest castle, built in the 1950s by David Scott, abandoned after one weekend

Why go

• A unique brutalist concrete bothy
• Intriguing hidden gem of the highlands
• Views from the surrounding hills are great

Must try

• Explore the tiny concrete structure
• Hike up for surrounding views

Pro tips

• Park at achmelvich beach public parking
• Walk behind caravan park to find it
• Expect to do some rock hopping
• Narrow entrance is seaward side

Good to know

• Can be difficult to find
• Inside may contain squatter stuff

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Rating

4.4 / 5 (70 reviews)

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