Castles · Scottish Highlands
Balnagown Castle
In or near Tain.
Balnagown Castle (also Balnagowan)(Ross Castle) is beside the village of Kildary in Easter Ross, part of the Highland area of Scotland. There has been a castle on the site since the 14th century, alt
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Balnagown Castle in the Scottish Highlands, the nearest railway station is Fearn, located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is IV18 0NU. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Balnagown Castle (also Balnagowan)(Ross Castle) is beside the village of Kildary in Easter Ross, part of the Highland area of Scotland. There has been a castle on the site since the 14th century, although the present building was remodelled in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan Ross, although from the 1970s onwards it was owned by Egyptian-born businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. It is protected as a category B listed building, and the grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
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From the Wikipedia article
Balnagown Castle (also Balnagowan)(Ross Castle) is beside the village of Kildary in Easter Ross, part of the Highland area of Scotland. There has been a castle on the site since the 14th century, although the present building was remodelled in the 18th and 19th centuries. It is the ancestral home of the Chiefs of Clan Ross, although from the 1970s onwards it was owned by Egyptian-born businessman Mohamed Al-Fayed. It is protected as a category B listed building, and the grounds are included on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland, the national listing of significant gardens.
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Background
History
In the early 14th century, a castle was begun at Balnagown by Hugh, Mormaer (Earl) of Ross. Hugh was husband of Maud, sister of King Robert the Bruce, although after Hugh's death in 1333, his family lost royal favour and their lands were forfeit. Balnagown was acquired by a stepson of Hugh in 1375 who expanded the estate, a process which continued over the following centuries. On 11 November 1501 James IV was entertained by the laird's harper. In 1585 Alexander Ross, 9th laird of Balnagown, was outlawed, as was his son George. David and Anne rebuilt Balnagown, as attested by a datestone of 1672 on the castle, although they left no heir, and the estate passed to the Rosses of Halkhead in…
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- Coordinates
- 57.7494, -4.0806
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- IV18 0NU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
- Nearest railway station
- Fearn — 6 km
- Official site
- www.balnagown.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Balnagown Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Balnagown Castle?
- Balnagown Castle is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode IV18 0NU).
- What is Balnagown Castle?
- Balnagown Castle (also Balnagowan)(Ross Castle) is beside the village of Kildary in Easter Ross, part of the Highland area of Scotland. There has been a castle on the site since the 14th century, alt
- How do I get to Balnagown Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode IV18 0NU.
- Does Balnagown Castle charge admission?
- Balnagown Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Balnagown Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Fearn, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IV18 0NU.