The remains of the Scalloway Castle are an impressive example of a tower house built in the late 1500s. The castle was designed and built by Andrew Crawford for Earl Patrick Stewart, 2nd Earl of Orkney, who was renowned for his poor treatment of the people of Shetland and carried the nickname ‘Black Patie’. One of only two castles built in Shetland, the castle’s L-shaped tower stands three stories high with circular gun loops at many of the windows, and the still stands as a symbol of Earl Patrick’s harsh rule for many today.
Castle St, Shetland ZE1 0TQ, United Kingdom