Tarradale Castle

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Tarradale Castle was a castle that was located near Muir of Ord, Scotland, most likely northwest of Tarradale House.[1] King Robert the Bruce captured and destroyed the castle in 1308.[2]

Tarradale House was built on the site in 1680. The geologist Sir Roderick Murchison was born there in 1792.[3]

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  1. ^ Tarradale House is at 57°30′21″N 4°25′02″W / 57.505928°N 4.417309°W / 57.505928; -4.417309, 1970-1971 1:2,500 Ordnance Survey map of Inverness-Shire and Skye.
  2. ^ Jones, G. D. B. (2002 (submission date)). "Tarradale: Investigation of a Cropmark Site near Muir of Ord, Ross and Cromarty" (PDF). Highland Council Historic Environment Record. {{cite journal}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Tarradale House from the Gazetteer for Scotland".


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