Castles · Scottish Highlands
Barnsdale Castle Crannog
In or near Dunnichen.
Barnsdale Castle Crannog — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.

Scott Cormie — 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
Barnsdale Castle Crannog is a castle located in Scottish 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
Barnsdale Castle Crannog is a castle located in the Scottish Highlands. This site features a crannog, a type of ancient artificial island used for habitation, reflecting the region's historical significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.6552, -2.8001
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 2TD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: node/12851714710 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barnsdale Castle Crannog?
- Barnsdale Castle Crannog is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 2TD).
- What is Barnsdale Castle Crannog?
- Barnsdale Castle Crannog — a castle in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Barnsdale Castle Crannog?
- The nearest town is Dunnichen. Drivers can use postcode DD8 2TD.
- Does Barnsdale Castle Crannog charge admission?
- Barnsdale Castle Crannog typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barnsdale Castle Crannog?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 2TD. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.