# Muness Castle

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Muness Castle is a z-plan, 3 storey building (though only over 2 floors stay) with circular towers at opposing corners. The castle ended up being built in 1598 by Laurence Bruce and ended up being created by Andrew Crawford, who additionally designed Scalloway Castle.There's an history that is exciting it to interact young ones: French raiders stormed and burned the castle in 1627 and though it was afterwards fixed, the castle was uninhabited by the late 1600s and is now stated by some to be haunted!The walk through the carpark to your castle is nearly four miles, so do take conditions for assaults of weather and tired small legs. You are able to fly kites in route!

- Type: Experience
- Location: Shetland, Shetland Islands, Scotland
- Booking: Not bookable online on HolidayFox; call +441316688600
- HTML page: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-vJSmxm1u27uK/muness-castle

## Activities

- Castles and Palaces
- Sightseeing and Attractions
- Experience

## Facilities

- parking available
- toilets
- picnics and food allowed
- food to purchase onsite
- wheelchair friendly
- pushchair friendly

## Suitable for

- Family
- People

## Nearby stays

- [Baltasound Hotel](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-8QxQTzouyXR2/baltasound-hotel)
- [Bordanoost Lodge](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ytL8l4N8gcrD/bordanoost-lodge)

All stays nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-vJSmxm1u27uK/muness-castle/near-by-accommodations.md

## Nearby things to do

- [Unst Boat Haven](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-ZAGvNKxZCSyV/unst-boat-haven)
- [Fetlar Interpretive Museum](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-GEPRamgVmZmB/fetlar-interpretive-museum)
- [Yell Leisure Centre](https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-bMYaLevhX4M0/yell-leisure-centre)

All things to do nearby: https://www.holidayfox.com/en/e/dest-vJSmxm1u27uK/muness-castle/near-by-experiences.md

## Questions and answers

### Where is Muness Castle?

Muness Castle is in Shetland, Shetland Islands.

### What activities does Muness Castle offer?

Muness Castle lists Castles and Palaces, Sightseeing and Attractions and Experience.

### What facilities does Muness Castle have?

Muness Castle lists parking available, toilets, picnics and food allowed, food to purchase onsite, wheelchair friendly and pushchair friendly.

### What is there to do near Muness Castle?

Experiences listed near Muness Castle on HolidayFox include Unst Boat Haven, Fetlar Interpretive Museum and Yell Leisure Centre.

### How do I contact Muness Castle?

Muness Castle can't be booked online on HolidayFox. Call +441316688600 to ask about availability.


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