Auldearn Castle

Auldearn Castle^[a] was a castle near the village of Auldearn, Highland in Scotland.

Auldearn Castle
Auldearn, Highland, Scotland
Location
Auldearn Castle Auldearn Castle
Coordinates	57.5776110°N 3.8123252°W / 57.5776110; -3.8123252
Site history
Built	12th century

History

Constructed as an earth and timber motte-and-bailey castle during the reign of William the Lion in the late 12th century. ^[1] The castle was handed over by the constable Gillecolm de Madderty to Donald Meic Uilleim during a revolt in Moray in 1187. It was a royal castle used by the Scottish Crown. The castle was the site of the fealty of William, Earl of Ross to King Robert the Bruce in 1308.

Notes

1. Also known as Castle Of Auldearn, Auldearn Motte and Boath Motte