Castle Visit

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Foulis Castle

Seat of the
Clan Munro

Visits to the castle

Foulis (Gaelic "Fo-glais" a streamlet) has of old been the home of Clan Munro. Acquired by a Munro Chief in the early Cl4th. Plans of the original castle are long since lost, but the grounds still contain the site of an C11th Mott (manmade mound topped by a wooden palisade).

The present Castle dates from the middle of Cl8th containing within its attractive Georgian structure the remains of a much earlier and altogether different defensive keep.

Sir Harry Munro returned after the 1745 Rising in which he lost both his father and uncle at the Battle of Falkirk, to find his ancient home destroyed by fire, and set about building the house you see today incorporating what he could of the old Cl6th keep. The courtyard pierced by three arches with its semi-octagonal tower dated 1754 hints at an earlier form of Scottish architecture, whilst the overall effect of the range of Cl8th domestic buildings, coachhouses, laundry, bakehouse, stables and well, shows a strong continental influence.

The slightly later and more formal Georgian front features a fine double entrance stair leading to a doorway formed from a first floor window in the pedimented centre piece with its heraldic panel dated 1777. The short end elevations have elegant full height angled bays. The whole, very much in the manner of one of the Adams brothers.

Little has changed since, Foulis remains externally much as it was first built. Internally alterations made by succeeding generations add to the character of this interesting old building (still occupied by the Munros of Foulis), by here and there allowing glimpses of the vestiges of earlier architectural form exposed during renovations which can only hint as to how the Castle might have once looked.

Foulis Castle & Garden Tours
Please find attached a tour description with group pricing.

The Foulis Castle and Garden Tour is generally limited to a group maximum of 50 people. Tour buses can easily park directly in front of Foulis Castle as there is a circular driveway.

Foulis Castle has lift access for the Disabled: The Ground Floor Level has no steps, door clearance to access lift/elevator is 78cm, lift/elevator dimensions are 90cm wide x 94cm deep. Foulis Castle toilets are on the first level. Foulis Castle has uneven surfaces, loose carpets, uneven stonework and steps. Language spoken on tour is English only.

To make you aware of the other tours we offer, Foulis Castle Tour on a Saturday at 3pm is open to the public at a donation of £15 per adult, for smaller individual group tours out-with a Saturday at 3pm the cost is £25 per adult with a minimum charge of £100, the duration is approximately 1hr, this tour is generally conducted by myself and occasionally the Clan Chief.

On all tours we have a 48hr cancellation policy prior to the event, with invoicing after the event for number finalising. We are open to any specific requests a group may have and we will do our best to accommodate you. We look forward to making the Foulis Castle Tour a memorable experience for your clients.

Foulis Castle Tours which include the grounds will be organised by the Web Master, who will contact the Munro Family to arrange your visit.

Foulis Castle is not on the public transport route so a car or taxi is required.

The easiest way to get to 'Foulis Castle' is Google Maps which takes you directly there.

If you lack an internet connection, the easiest way to get to the castle from the south (Inverness) is to take the A9 road over the Cromarty Firth bridge, you will pass the Storehouse of Foulis Resturant and Clansman Museum on the right (you should go in there for your lunch) and then branch of to Evanton (B817), just before you enter the village take the road to the left (Drummond Road), next T  junction turn left and approx 1.5 miles you should see the castle on the right, there is a narrow road (signposted Foulis which can be easily missed) which takes you to the entrance of the drive, the entrance has two pillars with eagles on top.

From Dingwall just ask at one of the local shops, Foulis is just 4 miles away on the Back Road, just note that you will be coming from the west and the castle will be on the left.