Forse Castle facts for kids

The remains of Forse Castle, an old Scottish ruin

Forse Castle is an old ruined castle. It was built around the year 1200. You can find it in the small village of Forse. This village is in Caithness, a part of Scotland called Highland. Today, Forse Castle is protected as an important old building.

Forse Castle: A Stronghold by the Sea

Forse Castle sits on a piece of land that sticks out into the sea. This land is called a peninsula. It is about 50 meters (164 feet) high above the water.

Natural Defenses of the Castle

The castle has steep rocks all around it. These rocks make it very hard to attack. A natural ditch also separates the castle from the main land. This ditch is at the narrowest part of the peninsula. It helped to protect the castle from enemies.

Who Lived at Forse Castle?

Forse Castle was the home and fortress for the Sutherland of Forse family. This family was a smaller part of the larger Clan Sutherland. They lived in the castle for many years. The Sutherland of Forse family stayed there until about the 1600s.

Shoreline near Forse Castle, showing the rugged coast