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Ormond Castle
near Avoch, Highland, Scotland
Ormond Hill where Ormond Castle once stood
Ormond Castle is located in Highland
Ormond Castle
Ormond Castle
Coordinates57°33′13″N 4°10′48″W / 57.55361°N 4.18000°W / 57.55361; -4.18000
Site information
ConditionRuined
Site history
Builtc. 13th century
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Ormond Castle, also known as Avoch Castle, was a powerful stronghold, overlooking the village of Avoch, on the Black Isle, in the former county of Ross and Cromarty, now part of Highland, Scotland. It controlled a prominent position overlooking the Moray Firth and critical to the sea access to Inverness.

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