Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ackergil Tower
Ackergil Tower — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wick · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ackergil Tower is a castle located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Ackergil Tower is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its historical significance and remains a prominent structure in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.4754, -3.1114
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 3.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/293334418 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ackergil Tower?
- Ackergil Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4RN).
- What is Ackergil Tower?
- Ackergil Tower — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ackergil Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4RN.
- Does Ackergil Tower charge admission?
- Ackergil Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ackergil Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4RN.