The old castle will be an “amazing family home”. (Image: SWNS)

The former prison hotel was sold for £2.5 million.

Dornoch Castle in Sutherland was last used as a main residence in 1947.

The 22-room Grade B castle in the Scottish Highlands is certainly spectacular.

The 15th century castle has been in the hands of its current owners for the last 22 years. Meanwhile, all the original features, such as the five-story tower, exposed stone walls and wooden beams, have been preserved and restored.

Plus, thanks to its use as a hotel, the castle, which sellers say is an “amazing family home,” has lots of fun features, including a restaurant and whiskey bar with rare Premium Malts from around the world. A glove and distillery that produces whiskey and gin.

There is also a vaulted basement which is a private dining room.

An impressive 15th-century castle has been put on the market for $2.5 million. There is a world-famous whiskey bar and distillery. Dornoch Castle in Sutherland was last used as a main residence in 1947, before it was converted into a hotel. See SWNstrySWSCcastle. However, the seller described it as a

Stunning location (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

The house has a restaurant and whiskey bar (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

The house faces the beautiful 13th-century cathedral (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

Surrounded by lush greenery, a 13th-century cathedral, and the Royal Dornock Golf Course, this place is not to be missed.

Additionally, for buyers considering entering the hotel business, there is the option to add an additional 10 rooms.

An impressive 15th-century castle has been put on the market for $2.5 million. There is a world-famous whiskey bar and distillery. Dornoch Castle in Sutherland was last used as a main residence in 1947, before it was converted into a hotel. See SWNstrySWSCcastle. However, the seller described it as a

There are 22 rooms and 10 more are allowed (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

An impressive 15th-century castle has been put on the market for $2.5 million. There is a world-famous whiskey bar and distillery. Dornoch Castle in Sutherland was last used as a main residence in 1947, before it was converted into a hotel. See SWNstrySWSCcastle. However, the seller described it as a

The original features of the castle have been preserved and restored (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

An impressive 15th-century castle has been put on the market for $2.5 million. There is a world-famous whiskey bar and distillery. Dornoch Castle in Sutherland was last used as a main residence in 1947, before it was converted into a hotel. See SWNstrySWSCcastle. However, the seller described it as a

Real estate has its own distillery (Image: David Britton/SWNS)

Owner David Britton said:

“It’s great and a real honor to be able to sell such a historic building.

“This is a great property that the owners describe as a cozy castle. After a short stay I understood exactly what they meant.

“I am very convinced that we can find buyers who enjoy some of this history as much as the current owners have for the last 22 years.

“But the current use as a hotel is excellent, and I would like to add that with the consent of 10 rooms, we can already increase very healthy sales.

However, as the castle was a private residence until 1947, it should be considered a magnificent plateau location with residential potential.

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