Skelbo is a very ruined 14th century keep. In 1290, the English and Scottish gathered here to greet the Maid of Norway, but were informed of her death at Kirkwall. The keep was probably inhabited as late as 1769 by Jacobites. It is assumed to have been abandoned when the Countess of Sutherland took control in 1787. |
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Remains of a block which might have been used for storing and preparing food |
The Western corner of the castle which has fallen away |
More of the northern face of the castle |
View from halfway up the hill |
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