Skibo Castle
Skibo Castle (Scottish Gaelic: Caisteal Sgìobail) is located to the west of Dornoch in the Highland county of Sutherland, Scotland overlooking the Dornoch Firth. Although largely of the 19th century and early 20th century, when it was the home of industrialist Andrew Carnegie, its origins go back much earlier. Andrew Chirnside was a previous owner.
| Skibo Castle | |
|---|---|
Caisteal Sgìobail | |
Aerial view of Skibo Castle during 2013 | |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Castle in use as a residential country club |
| Architectural style | Scots baronial revival |
| Location | Scottish Highlands |
| Address | Clashmore Dornoch IV25 3RQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| Coordinates | 57°52′23.58″N 4°07′55.98″W |
| Construction started | 1899 (incorporating earlier structures) |
| Completed | 1901 |
| Owner | Skibo Ltd. (trading as The Carnegie Club) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | Four and five storeys |
| Grounds | 502 hectares (1,240 acres) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | Ross & Macbeth (1899 alterations) |
| Other designers | T. H. Mawson (1901 gardens and terrace) |
| Other information | |
| Number of rooms | 21 rooms and 12 lodges |
| Website | |
| www | |
Listed Building – Category A | |
| Official name | Skibo Castle and Garden Terraces, Walled Garden and Glasshouses |
| Designated | 18 March 1971 |
| Reference no. | LB597 |
| Official name | Skibo Castle |
| Designated | 1 July 1987 |
| Reference no. | GDL00343 |
It is now operated as The Carnegie Club, a members-only residential club, offering members and their guests accommodation in both the castle and estate lodges, a private links golf course and a range of activities including clay pigeon shooting, tennis and horse riding.
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