Historical Geography information for Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Scotland
| Place Name | Castle Leod |
| Description | Castle Leod is located near Strathpeffer in the east of Ross-shire in the Scottish Highlands. It is currently the seat of the Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, although the lands belonged to the Chief of the Clan MacLeod of Lewis until the 17th century. The castle is believed to have been built on the site of a very ancient Pictish fort from before the 12th century.[citation needed] The current castle is the result of work carried out in the early 17th century by Sir Roderick Mackenzie, the ancestor of the Earl of Cromartie. |
| Address or Townland | Achterneed |
| City, Village, or Parish | Strathpeffer |
| County | Ross-shire |
| Country | Scotland |
| SiteID | 93820 |
| DateUpdated | 4/22/2025 12:19:53 PM |
| Record ID | DataSet | Surname | Spelling Variations |
|---|---|---|---|
1092959 |
Scottish Clans | MacKenzie | Kenzie, McKenzie, MacKenzie, MacKinsey |