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Achmelvich, Hermit's Castle
Folly (20th Century)
Site Name Achmelvich, Hermit's Castle
Classification Folly (20th Century)
Canmore ID 314880
Site Number NC02SE 46
NGR NC 05208 24758
Datum OSGB36 - NGR
Permalink http://canmore.org.uk/site/314880
- Council Highland
- Parish Assynt
- Former Region Highland
- Former District Sutherland
- Former County Sutherland
In-situ poured concrete folly constructed in 1950 by David Scott, an English architect who left the area shortly after completion. Free form and expressionistic, the glass windows and door have been lost.
Beaton notes the interior consists of a bed platform, hearth and storage shelves within a irregular-shaped interior never wider or taller than 2m. Beaton further notes the form and material of the folly harmonise with both stoney Assynt and the Minch spreading below. (Beaton)
