Castletown has its own Heritage
Centre, which was set up in 1986 to safeguard and develop the history,
character and crafts of the Parish of Olrig from Neolithic times to the
present day. The area has a unique past dating from ancient man.
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The
Hotel was built in 1892 in the bustling port which brought flagstone to
the world. It has always been central to the community first being the village
then district Post Office before transforming into the St Clair Arms Hotel.
Through the years both national and international guests have been welcomed,
including many famolus names. Most notably in 1969 Paul and Linda McCartney
enjoyed the highland hospitality on their Honeymoon.
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Castletown's ace is the incredible physical setting, nestling in the curve
of Dunnet Bay, protected by the massive sandstone cliffs of Dunnet Head
with captivating Murkle Bay a stone's throw away. |
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