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Bucholie, a ruined castle in Canisbay parish, Caithness, on an almost insulated high rock, a little S of Freswick Bay. It seems to have been very ancient and strong; and, according to Pennant, was inhabited in the 12th century by a Danish nobleman.
(F.H. Groome, Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland (1882-4); © 2004 Gazetteer for Scotland)
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Feature Description: | "a ruined castle" (ADL Feature Type: "historical sites") |
Administrative units: | Canisbay ScoP Caithness ScoCnty |
Place: | Bucholly |
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