Hermit's Castle, Achmelvich

In-situ poured concrete folly constructed in 1950 by David Scott, an English architect who left the area shortly after completion. Free form and expressionistic, the glass windows and door have been lost.

Beaton notes the interior consists of a bed platform, hearth and storage shelves within a irregular-shaped interior never wider or taller than 2m. Beaton further notes the form and material of the folly harmonise with both stoney Assynt and the Minch spreading below. (Beaton)

July 1995: External inspection finds the building unsecured. Monitor.

25 September 2013: External inspection finds the building has been vandalised (windows and door are missing) and grafittied however the concrete shell remains in fair condition overall. Moved to At Risk.

23 February 2024: Desk-based assessment suggests the building remains At-Risk.