Noltland Castle
Noltland Castle
- Address
- Noltland
- Price
- admission free
Lonely Planet review for Noltland Castle
A half-mile west of Pierowall stand the ruins of this tower house, built by Gilbert Balfour, an aide to Mary, Queen of Scots. The castle bristles with no fewer than 61 shot holes, part of the defences of the deceitful Balfour, who plotted to murder Cardinal Beaton and, after being exiled, the king of Sweden.
Head upstairs and look out for the bread oven in the kitchen and the secret compartments in the windowsills. If the castle is locked, you can ask for the key at the farmhouse across the road.
