Red Castle, Angus Ruins

Address: Red Castle area, Angus, Scotland

Red Castle is a ruined medieval castle on the North Sea coast of Angus, Scotland, near Lunan Bay. The structure takes its name from the red sandstone used in its construction.

Ruined walls and fragments of towers sit on a rocky headland and provide coastal views; the site is visited mainly for its ruins and the shoreline scenery. Access is by local footpaths and the surrounding area is rural with small villages and farmland.

The castle dates from the medieval period and belonged to local nobility; it fell into disuse over centuries and remains as a ruin rather than a restored building.

The site lies on Scotland’s east coast in Angus, adjacent to Lunan Bay and the small coastal communities that line this stretch of shoreline.

• Coastal access: The ruin is situated on coastal cliffs and offers views over the North Sea and nearby Lunan Bay; approach is by footpath from nearby lanes and public rights of way.

Red Castle is accessible from towns in Angus by local roads; the nearest larger towns include Montrose and Arbroath. Travel by car is easiest, with local parking near coastal access points and short walks to viewpoint areas.

• The site is on private land in parts-respect signage and fencing.
• Bring waterproof footwear; the coastal grassland can be wet and muddy.
• Check tide and weather for coastal viewpoints; visibility can change rapidly.