Castles · Scottish Highlands
Ackergill Tower
Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century, and is
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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
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Ackergill Tower, the nearest railway station is Wick, located 3.8 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is KW1 4RN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century, and is a Category A listed building. The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century. From 2014, Ackergill Tower was operated as an events and wedding venue by AmaZing Venues until 2019.
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From the Wikipedia article
Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century, and is a Category A listed building. The building is a five-storey oblong tower house. The four-storey wing to the rear was added in the early 18th century. From 2014, Ackergill Tower was operated as an events and wedding venue by AmaZing Venues until 2019.
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Background
History
The Clan Keith, under John Keith of Inverugie, inherited the lands of Ackergill in 1354 from the Cheynes family. Ackergill Tower may have been built by his son, but was first mentioned in 1538.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4748, -3.1127
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 4RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Wick — 3.8 km
- Official site
- www.scotland.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Ackergill Tower (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ackergill Tower?
- Ackergill Tower is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 4RN).
- What is Ackergill Tower?
- Ackergill Tower (or Ackergill Castle) is located on the coast of Sinclair's Bay, about 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Wick, Caithness, in northern Scotland. It was built in the early 16th century, and is
- How do I get to Ackergill Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode KW1 4RN.
- Who owns Ackergill Tower?
- Ackergill Tower is owned by Private, Dr Betsee Parker.
- Does Ackergill Tower charge admission?
- Ackergill Tower typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ackergill Tower?
- The nearest railway station is Wick, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 4RN.