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Castle Varrich
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Castle Varrich (Caisteal Bharraich) is a
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small ruined tower house on a hill near
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Tongue in northern Caithness. It is thought
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to be 16th century, but it seems likely
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that this superb vantage point would have
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been the site of previous fortifications.
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With its commanding views over the
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Kyle of Tongue it would certainly have
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been of importance to Norse settlers.
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There is a decent footpath to the castle
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from the village, but it is undulating
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and steep in several parths. It is also
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deceptively long. You reach the river
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and veer sharply to the left up to the
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bridge, and then back downstream to where
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you'd have been ten minutes earlier.
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Although the castle may be a bit of a
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disappointment to some visitors, the
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same cannot be said of the views from the
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hill. Superb views unfold in each direction.
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and justify the hour+ it takes to walk here.
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Castle Varrich is situated on a hill near the Caithness village of Tongue, on the east of the Kyle of Tongue.
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Uploaded by: ElizabethMcD
In Webshots channel: travel - Album created: Aug 4, 2008
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Beautiful scenic views!! The color and contrasts were wonderful! Enjoyed viewing this album very much!
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