One of my favorite spots in Scotland included the remains of this castle, Ardvreck, built the year Columbus sailed the Atlantic. It was attacked and sacked in 1672 and damaged, and destroyed in yet another attack in the early 1700’s. Ardvreck is a small castle, as we usually imagine, with about 1/3 of the footprint still standing yet typical for the time and place. It is a spare and isolated spot where two lochs meet. The castle besides the beauty of the place is interesting because it is a completed chapter of life, no rebuilding, no park, or even much of a tourist stop. The setting was stunning. It is said to be haunted by a man in grey. Note the first photo and that fact I never saw him again. Hmmmm.
