Historical Geography information for Girnigoe, Caithness, Scotland
| Place Name | Castle Sinclair Girnigoe |
| Description | Castle Sinclair Girnigoe is a castle located about 3 miles north of Wick on the east coast of Caithness, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is considered to be one of the earliest seats of Clan Sinclair. In its earliest incarnation, Castle Sinclair Girnigoe was known only as Castle Girnigoe. It was built by William Sinclair, the 2nd Earl of Caithness, probably sometime between 1476 and 1496. |
| City, Village, or Parish | Girnigoe |
| County | Caithness |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93809 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:19:53 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092946 |
Scottish Clans | Sinclair | Sinclair, Saint Claire, Sinclare, St Clair, Sinkler, St. Clair |