10 September 2022, Starts: 10:00, Ends: 17:30

Ballone Castle Open Day

Part of Doors Open Day 2022. No booking required.

Ballone Castle was built in 1590 on the cliff edge above the raised beach, and has dramatic views out across the Moray Firth. The Dunbars from Morayshire built the original Z plan castle which was extended in 1623 by the MacKenzies to create a brew house and bakery. After the 1745 rebellion, it was soon roofless and by the mid-19th century had lost most of its fine details. It was bought in 1990 by Lachlan and Annie Stewart who set about restoring it as their family home.