Castles · Central Scotland
Ardfad Castle
Ardfad Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Walter Baxter — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ardfad Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom, registered on the Historic Environment Scotland register (entry SM4228). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Ardfad Castle is a secular structure designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance. The castle's architecture and historical context contribute to its importance within the Argyll and Bute region. It was officially designated under the Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Areas Act in 1979.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ardfad Castle is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 56.3153, -5.6090
- District
- Argyll and Bute
- Postcode
- PA34 4TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber
Sources
- wikidata: Q56661724 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ardfad Castle?
- Ardfad Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PA34 4TR).
- What is Ardfad Castle?
- Ardfad Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ardfad Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode PA34 4TR.
- Is Ardfad Castle a listed building?
- Ardfad Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Ardfad Castle charge admission?
- Ardfad Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ardfad Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PA34 4TR. It sits within the Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber parliamentary constituency.