Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Auchans
In or near Gatehead.
Auchans — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Auchans 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
Auchans is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. Its historical significance is underscored by its designation as a scheduled monument, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.5773, -4.6112
- District
- South Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA2 9DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Central Ayrshire
- Nearest railway station
- Barassie — 3.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/752160060 (ODbL)
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📷 4Frequently asked questions
- Where is Auchans?
- Auchans is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA2 9DW).
- What is Auchans?
- Auchans — a castle in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Auchans?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA2 9DW.
- Does Auchans charge admission?
- Auchans typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Auchans?
- The nearest railway station is Barassie, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA2 9DW.