Foulis Castle is the home of Clan Munro
Foulis Castle (pronounced FOWLS and Gaelic for streamlet) is situated two miles south-west of Evanton in the parish of Kiltearn, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.
Interestingly, the remains of an 11th century Motte (a man-made mound topped by a wooden palisade), believed to be the first fortification at Foulis have been found through archaeology and still remain on the castle grounds to this day.
While the original Tower of Foulis is believed to have been built in the early 12th century, it is first recorded in evidence as a charter granted to Robert de Munro, 8th Baron of Foulis by the Earl of Ross from 1350. There are no surviving plans or sketches of what the original Foulis Castle looked like, however existing documents such as one signed in 1491 and written in Gaelic describe Foulis as “castle gaunt-peaked, the eagle’s nest” and a charter from the crown in 1587 refers to the castle’s “tower and fortalice”.
Foulis Castle was destroyed by fire, during a raid by Clan Mackenzie Jacobites during the Jacobite Rising of 1745-46. Sir Robert Munro, 6th Baronet of Foulis and his younger brother Dr Duncan Munro were killed at the Battle of Falkirk while fighting for the government forces in the English 37th Regiment of Foot, of which Sir Robert was the Colonel. Sir Robert’s son, Sir Harry Munro, having served in Loudon’s Highlanders had been captured at the Battle of Prestopans, and was released in January 1746, returning to Foulis to see it in ruins.
Sir Harry Munro, 7th Baronet of Foulis set about building the Foulis Castle that you see standing today. He incorporated what he could of the remaining 16th century keep but no longer needing a defensive fort, he rebuilt Foulis Castle with its semi-octagonal tower dated 1754 hinting at an earlier form of Scottish architecture, whilst the overall effect of the range of l8th domestic buildings, coach houses, laundry, bakehouse, stables and well, shows a strong continental influence. The slightly later and more formal Georgian front features a fine double entrance stair leading to a doorway formed from a first floor window in the pedimented centre piece with its heraldic panel dated 1777.
Today, Foulis Castle externally remains much as it was built in the 1700s, with the interior having been extensively refurbished in the 70s and 80s and is still in the ownership of the Munro of Foulis family.
Visiting the Castle
Foulis Castle & Garden Tours and Pricing for 2026
The Foulis Castle and Garden Tour is generally limited to a group maximum of 50 people. Tour buses can easily park directly in front of Foulis Castle as there is a circular driveway.
Foulis Castle has lift access for the Disabled: The Ground Floor Level has no steps, door clearance to access lift/elevator is 78cm, lift/elevator dimensions are 90cm wide x 94cm deep. Foulis Castle toilets are on the first level. Foulis Castle has uneven surfaces, loose carpets, uneven stonework and steps. Language spoken on tour is English only.
To make you aware of the other tours, Foulis Castle Tour on a Saturday 3pm is open to the public at a donation of £15 per adult prior bookings are essential. For tours out-with a Saturday at 3pm the cost is £25 per adult with a minimum charge of £100, the duration is approximately 1hr, this tour is generally conducted by a family member or the Clan Chief.
On all tours we have a 48hr cancellation policy prior to the event, with invoicing after the event for number finalising. We are open to any specific requests a group may have and we will do our best to accommodate you. We look forward to making the Foulis Castle Tour a memorable experience for your clients.
Foulis Castle Tours which include the grounds will be organised by emailing info@clanmunro.org.uk , the Munro Family will arrange your visit.
Staying at the Castle
Planning a holiday in Scotland and a visit to Foulis Castle? Why not stay on the grounds in one of the holiday rentals?
With the Storehouse of Foulis, Kiltearn Burial Ground, Evanton Wood and Black Rock Gorge only a 5min drive away and Inverness, Glenmorangie Distillery, Dunrobin, Cawdor and Urquhart castles all within a 50 minute drive from Foulis, it’s the perfect place to travel from for your stay.
