In 1882-4, Frances Groome's Ordnance Gazetteer of Scotland described Knockinnon like this:

Knockinnan, a ruined fortalice on the coast of Latheron parish, Caithness, 2 miles NNE of Dunbeath, 5 furlongs nearer which is Knockinnan inn.

Knockinnon through time

Knockinnon is now part of HIGHLAND Council. Click here for graphs and data of how HIGHLAND has changed over two centuries. For statistics about Knockinnon itself, go to Statistics.

How to reference this page:

GB Historical GIS / University of Portsmouth, History of Knockinnon, in Highland and Caithness | Map and description, A Vision of Britain through Time.

URL: https://www.visionofbritain.org.uk/place/27016

Date accessed: 08th April 2026


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