A SCOTTISH castle has been put on sale for the fourth time in less than 10 years.
Clifftop Carbisdale Castle, located near Ardgay in Sutherland, is on the market for around £5 million.
The property, which dates back to the early 20th century was previously bought by barrister Samantha Kane.
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She told BBC Scotland that she had finished the job of saving the property from going to ruin and was selling up as she needs to be in London for her work.
The castle was built for the Duchess of Sutherland, Mary Caroline, with the property dubbed the “castle of spite” as she was embroiled in a feud with her in-laws.
Over the years, it has been used as a war-time sanctuary for members of the Norwegian royal family and a youth hostel, operating as the latter for 60 years from 1945.
Kane said: “After long and hard thinking, I have come to the conclusion that the best interest of Carbisdale Castle will be served if I remove myself as custodian.
“I have done what I said I would do, namely, restoring the castle to its former glory from being a near-ruin and preserved its art and history for future generations.”
She continued: “As a barrister, I’ve been missing the courts, and need to get back to my clients in London, after ensuring Carbisdale Castle is passed on to an appropriate custodian, who shares my vision of this most iconic and atmospheric piece of Scottish history.”
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