Dirlot Castle (3)
The site of the tower is plain to see, with some masonry still visible.

Below the castle, the peat coloured waters of the Thurso River enter a shallow gorge, known as the Devil's Pool.

To get here, I drove south from Halkirk and then followed the road that leads across the moors to Strathmore Lodge.  I parked at a spot a couple of miles before the lodge, where a track heads away to the east towards some derelict looking buildings.  I had read previously that you can drive down the track and park at Dirlot farm, but there was a sign at the start of the track suggesting otherwise, so I had a pleasant walk instead!  Having passed a cottage and some dodgy looking vans, I turned right at the farm buildings and followed the track to the cemetery.
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