Tulloch Castle

Key Dates in the Castle’s History

1166 -1185
During this period the Keep was built in Dingwall in the Scottish Highlands.
1500's
Approximate date of the oldest part of the current castle.
1542
Bayne family in occupation.
1747
The castle had extensions added to it on the west side.
1762
Due to financial difficulties, the estate was bankrupt and was sold to a cousin Henry Davidson (son of William Davidson who was married to Jean Bayne) in the January for ₤10,500 - more than twice the market value. Henry thus became the 1st Davidson of Tulloch. An addition was made to the castle that same year.
1770's
The Tulloch farm was rebuilt.
1789
Caisteal Gorach, designed by Robert Adam, was built on the hill above Tulloch.
1838
A fire destroyed an extensive part of the front of the castle.
1845
The castle was again damaged by fire.
1891
Restoration and improvements by Andrew Maitland & Sons.
1957-58
He eventually sold the castle to the Ross-shire County Council who leased it to the Education Authority and it was used as a school hostel.
1996
The castle was sold to the MacAulays who turned it into a hotel which it remains today. Tulloch Castle Hotel is now part of the Oxford Hotels and Inns UK chain.