Scalloway Castle

Dating from 1600, the ruined remains of Scalloway Castle lie at the East Voe of Scalloway on the Shetland Mainland of Shetland Council Area. Built by Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney it was abandoned only 15 years after being built, although most of the castle still remains. L-shaped in plan it is entire to its wallheads and stands four storeys high. Under the ownership of Historic Scotland, it has exhibits on the history of the castle within the vaults.

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