Palaces · Scottish Highlands
2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness
In or near Inverness.
2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness — palace in Highland, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 2 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness · 0.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Royal Insurance Building at 2-4 Queensgate, Inverness, use the postcode IV1 1DA for sat-nav directions. The nearest railway station is Inverness, located just 0.2 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness is a place of interest in the Scottish Highlands. Officially recognised as category B listed building. It sits within the Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.2 km away. Postcode area IV1.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2020
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Heritage listing
Category B Date Added 15/06/1981 Local Authority Highland Planning Authority Highland Burgh Inverness NGR NH 66642 45455 Coordinates 266642, 845455 — Ross & Macbeth, 1894. Same as previous item but simplified detail at Academy Street, Post Office Lane and SW fronts.
From Historic Environment Scotland under OGL v3.
Place summary
2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building is a palace located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode IV1. It is designated as a category B listed building, highlighting its architectural and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 57.4797, -4.2258
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV1 1DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire
- Nearest railway station
- Inverness — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.nts.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17831366 (CC0)
- commons: Inverness, 2 - 4 Queensgate; Royal Insurance Building.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness?
- 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV1 1DA).
- What is 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness?
- 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness — palace in Highland, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.2 km away. The nearest town is Inverness. Drivers can use postcode IV1 1DA.
- Is 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness a listed building?
- 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness is officially recognised as category B listed building listed.
- Does 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness charge admission?
- 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to 2-4 Queensgate, Royal Insurance Building, Inverness?
- The nearest railway station is Inverness, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV1 1DA.