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Noltland Castle


A fine, ruined Z-plan tower, built between 1560 and 1573 but never completed.

Noltland Castle

A fine, ruined Z-plan tower, built between 1560 and 1573 but never completed. Remarkable for its large number of gun loops and impressive staircase.

Location

Region – Orkney

On the island of Westray, 1m West of Pierowall village. Reached via Orkney Ferries Ltd from Kirkwall Tel: 01856 872044.

Grid reference - HY 429 488.

Access

Telephone 01856 841815 (Skara Brae).